29, Ward 6 Fire responded to a two vehicle crash on Arthur Irwin Rd and Rigel Drive.

On arrival of Unit 901, one pickup truck was flipped on its side and one had damage to the rear of the vehicle. All occupants were out of the vehicle.

One occupant was transported to the hospital by Acadian Ambulance with minor injuries.... (Full Story & Photos)

We at Ward Six Fire Protection are so thankful for our Firefighters who give of themselves daily to protect the citizens of our District. We appreciate you all!... (Full Story & Photos)

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Ward 6 responded to investigate smoke in the area of Sandy Lane at approx. 4:00pm. Upon arrival, a land owner had numerous piles of logs burning. Land owner advised he was unaware of the burn ban that has been in place since 10-17-2024. He assisted the fire department with a tractor and the fire was extinguished. A copy of the burn ban was provided with a warning to the land owner.

At 5:39pm, ... (Full Story & Photos)

Updated map of burn bans as of 10-23-2024.... (Full Story & Photos)

At 12:16pm, Ward Six Fire Protection District No. One was requested via mutual aid to assist Beauregard Parish Fire District 2 with a large grass fire on Camp Edgewood Rd. Units 901, 903, and Brush 22 responded with 5 firefighters. Upon arrival, DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department was requested to respond to the location with and Engine and Brush UTV.

The fire was extinguished by fire department ... (Full Story & Photos)

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Calcasieu Parish is under a burn ban that was effective October 17, 2024.

While we do not take issuing or supporting a burn ban, our primary goal is protecting life and property from fire. I know many may question why it is required to issue burn bans; it is impossible for a volunteers to monitor every person making a decision to burn and ensure they are burning safely.

The past 2 weeks, Ward ... (Full Story & Photos)

Louisiana Burn ban map. UPDATED MAP AS OF 6:30PM10-17-2024https://louisianamaps.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?layers=363fa05d91ee4d7d903c7167447785a2... (Full Story & Photos)

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A burn ban has been issued for Calcasieu Parish effective immediately.

This ban applies to all open burning except for prescribed burning by Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and agriculture burns that are conducted following LDAF recommendations.... (Full Story & Photos)

Please refrain from outdoor burning as conditions are perfect for rapid fire spread and extreme fire conditions today.... (Full Story & Photos)