State of emergency in Gueydan, Louisiana
8/25/2023 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Fire
Relief, Response & Restrictions
AFFECTED AREAS:
Vermilion Parish, LA
Gueydan, LA
Start Date: 8/25/2023
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In addition to the statewide burn ban, the town of Gueydan was under an emergency declaration due to drought. The order prohibits "open burning of any kind using conventional fuel such as wood or other combustible matter, with the exception of grills fueled by charcoal briquettes or propane" and also "the burning of debris, such as timber or vegetation, including such debris that results from building construction activities." Some residents were disregarding the state burn ban.
Louisiana’s statewide burn ban took effect on Aug. 7, and a statewide state of emergency due to heat was declared on Aug. 11.
KATC (Lafayette, La.), Aug 25, 2023
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