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Statewide Burn Ban

Posted: Aug 8, 2023, 11:54 AM

Due to extremely dry conditions statewide and concern over first responder safety in these dangerously high temperatures, State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis, along with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain has issued a statewide cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to authority under R.S. 40:1602.

This order is effective as of 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7 and shall remain in effect until rescinded.

This ban shall not apply to prescribed burns by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, by those trained and certified by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, or by those who conduct prescribed burning as a “generally accepted agriculture practice” as defined by the Louisiana Right to Farm Law (R.S. 3:3601 et seq.).

Use of barbeque grills, fire pits and small campfires for brief, recreational purposes are allowed and not affected by the burn ban.

Violation of this Fire Marshal order could result in criminal and/or civil penalties.

Residents are reminded to:

  • Please be careful hauling trailers and not dragging the chains.
  • Be careful not to discard cigarettes outside of vehicles
  • Be mindful of parking vehicles in or on grass that can touch the undercarriage or hot portions of the vehicle.
  • Use caution when using barbeque grills, fire pits and small campfires for brief, recreational purposes; especially pay attention to embers that come out of them and extinguish good when finished.