The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry said the massive Vernon Parish fire was caused by an arsonist, and they are seeking help identifying the culprit.
Owners of Rusted Rooster have gotten together with other Lafayette businesses to take part in a supply drive to benefit the victims of the recent wildfires in Tennessee.
More than 100 Washington National Guard soldiers are supporting state Department of Natural Resources firefighters, Clemens added. National Guard helicopters have dropped more than 500,000 gallons of water on the fires.