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Calcasieu Parish is under a burn ban that was effective October 17, 2024.

While we do not take issuing or supporting a burn ban, our primary goal is protecting life and property from fire. I know many may question why it is required to issue burn bans; it is impossible for a volunteers to monitor every person making a decision to burn and ensure they are burning safely.

The past 2 weeks, Ward ... (Full Story & Photos)

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A burn ban has been issued for Calcasieu Parish effective immediately.

This ban applies to all open burning except for prescribed burning by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and agriculture burns that are conducted following LDAF recommendations.... (Full Story & Photos)

Please refrain from outdoor burning as conditions are perfect for rapid fire spread and extreme fire conditions today.... (Full Story & Photos)

Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One responded to a report of a dump truck 9n fire in the 400 blk of Royer Loop. While enroute, Calcasieu Parish E911 advised the fire had spread to a second dump truck.

HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT was requested to respond as mutual aid to assist with extinguishment and water supply.

Upon arrival, 2 dump trucks were heavily involved with fire. Immediate suppression ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Fire Departments in SWLA have seen an increased amount of grass and woods fires. Dry weather, low humidity, strong winds, and grassy fuels dying do to the onset of fall have increased the likelihood of fires starting easily.

Please use safe burning practices if you plan to burn on your property. Always have a water hose available, do not leave fire unattended, and monitor weather conditions if ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Ward 6 Fire Protection District #1 participates in the Operation Save a Life program and we are extremely excited about the success the program has had within our community.

Over the last 4 years, the volunteer, part time, and career staff members have worked diligently to quickly respond to alarm install requests. Visiting with citizens in the community and ensuring they have working smoke detectors ... (Full Story & Photos)

We also have several new Explorers who are here this evening to join our newly formed Junior Fire Explorer program.
We want to say THANK YOU to Lorraine Clark for providing a huge meal along with desserts for our training! Everything was delicious. We appreciate Lorraine for providing not only this meal, but she also provided several meals for our guys and gals during the wildfires last year. God ... (Full Story & Photos)

Those calls are as follows:

1 Vehicle Fire, 9 Motor Vehicle Crashes, 3 Medical Assists, 3 Grass/Woods/Tree Fires, 1 Trash Fire, 3 Public Service Assists, 3 False Alarms, 2 Smoke Scares, 1 Controlled Burn, 8 Cancelled Enroute.

The department has responded to a total of 307 emergency calls during 2024.... (Full Story)