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At 2:23pm, Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One responded to a reported woods fire in the 4500 blk of Edgerly Road. Command Unit 901, Reserve Engine 15, Engine 19, Service 8, Brush UTV's 20 and 22 responded with 8 firefighters.
HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT was requested as mutual aid with an brush truck and brush UTV, DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department was requested and responded with 2 brush UTVs.
On arrival of Command Unit 901 approx 10 acres of trees and brush was burning with strong south winds pushing the fire quickly to the north. Brush UTVs were deployed to coordinate a fire attack on the flanks of the fire. Engine 19 and Service 8 utilized master streams to prevent the fire from jumping a hunting lease access road.
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry was requested to respond to plow containment lines. The fire was contained and burned approx. 11.5 acres.
At 5:37 pm, Ward 6 Fire responded to grass fire in the 300 nlk of Orange Street. Engine 5, Engine 19, Brush UTV 22, and Command 904 responded. On arrival a fire was observed in the back yard of a residence and it was pushing into heavy brush. Firefighters used handlines and Brush UTV to extinguish the fire. Approx 1 acre burned.
Reminder: The next few days will be windy and all of the grassy fuels are dead. This can lead to fires easily getting out of control. If you plan to burn please be aware of weather conditions and have an adequate water supply available to extinguish the fire. |
