Burn Ban Reinstated in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - St. Landry Parish has decided to opt back in to the burn ban as most of Louisiana has still been battling the record-breaking heat and dry weather conditions.

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Effective immediately, the parish-wide burn ban has been reinstated on the heels of a large fire that began Wednesday in the Big Cane area of the parish. They join with 59 other parishes to keep the burn ban in place in their parish.

The ban includes anything with an open flame that produces an ember. The wind can carry floating embers away from the original fire and start a spot fire.

The ban excludes any outdoor cooking on grills and prescribed burns certified by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

The ban will last until further notice.

Firefighters Working Large Fire in Big Cane Area in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana

Fire department, emergency services, and law enforcement agencies throughout St. Landry Parish have been on the scene of a significant fire that has broken out in the vicinity of Jim Camp Road in the Big Cane area, located in the northeastern part of St. Landry Parish.

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According to a press release from St. Landry Parish government, the fire was reported around 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Investigators are still trying to figure out the exact cause of the fire.

Authorities say their top priority is keeping residents and property in the area safe as they advise people to follow the safety guidelines provided.

We will provide more information as it becomes available.