Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #2 with mutual aid assistance from Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #9, Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #6 and the La. Department of Agriculture and Forestry with dozers responded to the scene of a wildfire on Oct. 9 around 5 pm, which was reported on the Robert Nobles Road, off of the Mamie Trail, south of Goldonna and northeast of Clarence according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

NPSO Deputies also utilized UAS Drone equipment. Nine houses, with at least 20 people were evacuated on Dab Brown Road in the area. Residents on Pine Cove and Montgomery Camp Roads were asked to voluntarily evacuate.

The NPSO will update as information becomes available.

Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #1, Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #5 and Natchitoches Fire Department also responded to assist.

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