10/19/2026
Burn ban in effect for the St Landry portions of Arnaudville, St Martin side, it is highly recommended NOT to burn anything as of now!!
🚨 BURN BAN IN EFFECT 🚨
St. Landry Parish Government has issued a burn ban effective immediately for the unincorporated areas of St. Landry Parish due to dry conditions and the increased risk of fires.
🔥 Prohibited:
• Burning yard debris or household trash
• Open-air bonfires and burn barrels
• Fireworks, sky lanterns and similar incendiary devices
✅ Permitted:
• Gas, propane and charcoal grills used safely
• Recreational fires in approved fire pits, as allowed by law
• Qualifying agricultural and certified prescribed burns
Individuals conducting authorized agricultural or controlled burns should notify their nearest fire district and 911 dispatch.
⚠️ The burn ban will remain in effect until further notice. Violators may be cited by St. Landry Parish Government’s Code Enforcement Department and required to appear before the parish’s Hearing Officer. Full press release will be posted in the comments below.
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