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Homeless man booked with burn ban violation after setting woman's clothes on fire, police say
September 5, 2023 1:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man was booked with arson and an additional charge for violating the state's burn ban after setting fire to a woman's clothing over the Labor Day weekend. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 46-year-old James Williams, who was described by BRPD as a homeless man,... more » -
Louisiana bans open flames at sites managed by state wildlife department
September 1, 2023 3:37 PM
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is banning open flames at refuges, conservation areas and other properties managed by the agency. LDWF Secretary Rob Shadoin signed an emergency declaration enacting the ban on Friday, outlawing campfires, outdoor grilling and even matches. Earlier this week, Governor John Bel... more » -
Despite strict ban, burning persists at property linked to WBR Parish president and his family Play Video
August 28, 2023 5:36 PM
ADDIS - Two fires burning simultaneously in Addis happened on properties connected to the sons of West Baton Rouge Parish President Riley 'Pee Wee' Berthelot, he told WBRZ Monday. Residents who did not want to go on camera questioned why no citations were issued for a violation of the... more » -
State urging residents to take precautions as wildfires impact air quality across south Louisiana
August 28, 2023 4:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - Louisiana health officials are warning residents to take precautions as wildfires affect air quality throughout parts of the state. The warning Monday came just days after people around the capital area observed a haze and reported smelling smoke . Officials said that while no fires were... more » -
Baton Rouge, St. George fire departments sending help to scorched Sabine Parish Play Video
August 21, 2023 7:42 PM
MANY, La. - Personnel from the Baton Rouge Fire Department and St. George Fire Department are headed to Sabine Parish to help departments there as they battle raging summer wildfires. The Central Sabine Fire Department on Monday evening said five members of BRFD would be stationed at the Many... more » -
Firefighters battle flames of fast-moving Dixie Fire from roof of moving train
July 21, 2021 10:47 AM
BUTTE COUNTY, California - This week wildfires continued to tear through communities in the U.S.'s western regions, resulting in evacuations and hazardous air quality. The Dixie Fire became the largest blaze in California Tuesday, burning more than 23 square miles of land. The ongoing #DixieFire continues to... more » -
Amid record heatwave, western states battle wildfires
July 12, 2021 7:30 AM
As communities across the western region of the United States find themselves in the grip of a record heatwave, a series of wildfires have also swept through the area, triggering power outages and evacuations. According to BBC News , residents in California were encouraged to conserve power during the... more » -
Massive wildfires in California, Washington, and Oregon kill 15
September 11, 2020 8:13 AM
A series of wildfires in Oregon, California and Washington have killed 15 and left communities in ashes, CNN reports. On Friday morning, firefighters discovered at least 11 victims in California and a total of four others in Washington state and Oregon. In Oregon, at least three people were... more » -
Helicopter rescues continue in California as at least 22 fires rage
September 8, 2020 11:42 AM
Survivors of California's massive wildfires were rescued by helicopter Tuesday morning in Sierra National Forest, CNN reports. At least 13 visitors who were trapped by the swiftly-spreading Creek Fire were rescued overnight from the forest by helicopter and more than 200 other people were airlifted from the forest to... more » -
Ca governor declares state of emergency due to massive wildfires amid record heat wave
August 19, 2020 8:18 AM
California is simultaneously battling a record heat wave and more than two dozen wildfires, in a tumultuous situation that authorities expect to worsen. This is why, according to CNN , California Gavin Newsom decalred a statewide emergency on Tuesday, in hopes of getting help from national resources to "combat... more »