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Tangipahoa fire officials say burn ban is in effect amid dry, windy conditions
Summary
Officials announced a burn ban due to high winds and low humidity and discussed recent brush fires; Chief Joyner was reported to have coordinated with other chiefs, and the board urged residents not to burn right now.
A board member announced that a burn ban is in effect and urged residents not to burn because of high winds and low humidity. The presenter said the district has seen an increased number of brush fires recently and asked residents to heed warnings.
During commissioner privileges a commissioner asked whether the district has been assisting other parishes with brush fires and whether those fires are under control. The presenter said the fires had been mostly within the parish, noted several incidents the prior day, and said Chief Joyner texted to confirm that chiefs were coordinating and staying on top of the incidents.
No formal emergency action or mutual-aid authorizations were recorded in the transcript; the comments were advisory public-safety updates.
