WASHINGTON PARISH - State officials decided to evacuate Bogue Chitto State Park on Monday due to a wildfire nearby. 

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser made the decision as a precautionary measure as there was a fire three miles away from the park. It has since been contained. 

Park officials helped relocate 30 guests to nearby state parks. 

“I want to reiterate that this move was a precautionary measure. While the fire is under control, we will evaluate the situation in the morning and determine when park guests can safely return," Nungesser said in a statement.