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Burn Bans in Bossier Parish and Natchitoches Parish have been lifted. Bossier Parish Police Jury President Tom Salzer and Natchitoches Parish President John Richmond credit recent rainfall as the reason for calling off the outside burning restrictions that have been in place in their respective parishes since last month. Still residents are urged to still take precautions when burning materials, whether in contained or open areas. Sabine Parish Sheriff's office reminds it's residents that Sabine Parish is still under a burn ban until further notice.