A grass fire reported on March 1 south of Natchitoches burned approximately two to three acres before being brought under control, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.
At approximately 1:56 p.m., sheriff’s deputies and firefighters with Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #5 were dispatched by NATCOM 911 to the 2500 block of Fish Hatchery Road following reports of a grass fire.
Authorities said the fire began when an individual was conducting outdoor burning and the flames spread out of control. The person responsible was cited for violating the parish-wide burn ban.
No injuries were reported.
Officials reminded residents that a burn ban remains in effect for Natchitoches Parish due to dry conditions that allow fires to ignite and spread rapidly.
The Sheriff’s Office, along with the Natchitoches Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness and local fire districts, urged residents to follow fire safety precautions, including avoiding outdoor burning, preventing sparks from equipment or vehicles, properly disposing of cigarettes, and keeping water sources readily available when working outdoors.
Deputy Cpl. N. Kerby responded on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office.
