Updated:
August 28, 2023 at 3:00:00 PM
Beauregard Parish, Louisiana Wildfire August 2023
Past Event
Status:
August 22, 2023
Disaster Reported:
Louisiana (LA)
Affected area(s):
Aug. 28, 2023 - Follow local news for updates 7 KPLC News
Aug. 24, 2023 - SINGER, La. (KPLC) - Wildfires continue to cause evacuation orders and road closures in Beauregard Parish. Friday evening, the Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office said containment of the Tiger Island Fire is “slightly higher” than the 50% estimated this morning due to the constantly shifting wind conditions and dry vegetation. LOCAL NEWS - updated daily 9 WAFB - 7 KPLC NEWS
Aug. 24, 2023 - Merryville, LA - Authorities issued a mandatory evacuation for the entire town of Merryville, Louisiana, on Thursday in advance of an approaching wildfire expected to reach the town limits by the evening. Buses were waiting at the town hall for anyone without transportation in the town with a population near 1000. FOX Weather Story
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