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Ascension Parish Issues Burn Ban
In response to ongoing wildfire activity across Southeast Louisiana and continued dangerous fire weather conditions, Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment has issued a parish-wide burn ban effective immediately.
Recent wildfires in neighboring parishes, including Livingston and St. Tammany, combined with dry vegetation, low humidity, and windy conditions, have significantly increased the risk of rapidly spreading fires throughout the region.
The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including debris burning, trash burning, and open-air fires, until Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
The decision follows consultation with Ascension Parish fire chiefs, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office, and the Ascension Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, which continue to monitor weather conditions and wildfire risks closely.
“The safety of our residents and first responders is our top priority,” said Parish President Clint Cointment. “With active wildfires impacting communities across Louisiana and conditions remaining extremely dry, issuing this burn ban is a necessary step to prevent dangerous fires here in Ascension Parish.”
Officials will continue evaluating conditions and will modify or lift the burn ban as weather patterns improve. Residents are urged to report any signs of fire or smoke immediately by calling 911.
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