As a result of the current weather conditions, it being extremely dry,
Kevin Veillon, Evangeline Parish Police Jury President, has ordered a
parish wide ban on all private burnings in the parish, including all
municipalities.
The ban includes anything with an open flame that has the potential to
create an ember. The wind can carry floating embers away from the
original fire, and start a spot fire. The ban excludes any contained
outdoor cooking on grills, contained campfires and prescribed burns
certified by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry.
This order is effective 9:00 a.m. on October 16, 2025, until further
notice.
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