Baton Rouge, LA (8/8/2023) – Due to the extremely dry conditions statewide and the concern over first responder safety in these dangerously high temperatures, State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis, along with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain, has issued a statewide cease and desist order for all private burning, pursuant to authority under R.S. 40:1602. … Continue reading STATEWIDE BURN BAN ISSUED DUE TO CONCERNING DRY CONDITIONS