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Due to extreme drought conditions brought on by lack of rainfall - outdoor burning and open fires have been banned in some areas.
Parishes/counties that have issued a burn ban include:
- Webster Parish
- DeSoto Parish
- Miller County
The bans will not apply to prescribed burns by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. The public will be notified when bans are lifted.