Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s deputies, along with Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District No. 2, responded to a wildfire reported on Robert Nobles Road, off Mamie Trail, south of Goldonna and northeast of Clarence, according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection Districts No. 9 and No. 6 provided mutual aid assistance, along with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), which deployed dozers. Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection Districts No. 1 and No. 5 and the Natchitoches Fire Department also responded to assist.

NPSO deputies utilized unmanned aerial system (UAS) drone equipment during the response.

Nine houses, with at least 20 people, were evacuated on Dab Brown Road. Residents on Pine Cove and Montgomery Camp roads were also asked to voluntarily evacuate.

In a 7:21 p.m. update, NPFD No. 2 Chief Lawrence Sampey advised that residents in the Montgomery Camp, Pine Cove and Dab Brown Road areas were allowed to return to their homes.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry reported that approximately 85-90% of the fire was contained, with at least 80-100 acres burned. LDAF dozers remained on scene cutting fire lanes, and some fire units had been released from the scene.

LDAF and NPFD No. 2 will remain in the area to monitor conditions.

The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office thanked all responding units, including the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, for their efforts to protect human life and property during the fire response.

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