Louisiana State Fire Marshal Relaxes Burn Bans for GrillingLouisiana State Fire Marshal Relaxes Burn Bans for GrillingWhile the statewide burn ban remains in effect, the state fire marshal has relaxed some restrictions for outdoor cooking.Rueben WrightRueben Wright
Tragedy As Five Fire Deaths Have Happened in Louisiana in Five DaysTragedy As Five Fire Deaths Have Happened in Louisiana in Five DaysState Fire Marshal Butch Browning says it's imperative that all homes have a working smoke alarm. Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
State Fire Marshal Issues Haunted House COVID RestrictionsState Fire Marshal Issues Haunted House COVID RestrictionsHalloween activities are right around the corner, and safety is more important than ever this year.Stephanie CristStephanie Crist
Louisiana Ranks #1 Per Capita for COVID-19 CasesLouisiana Ranks #1 Per Capita for COVID-19 CasesDespite the ominous distinction, there was positive news for Louisiana during the most recent COVID-19 briefing. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Sunday Fire Kills One in Ville PlatteSunday Fire Kills One in Ville PlatteA body is discovered in a burned-out mobile home following a Sunday fire in Ville Platte. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Man Arrested for Setting Two House FiresLouisiana Man Arrested for Setting Two House FiresThe State Fire Marshal's office says the man has attempted to set fire to his family's home on multiple occasions. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Statewide Burn Ban Goes Into Effect TodayStatewide Burn Ban Goes Into Effect TodayThose big piles of brush you've cleared out of your yard cannot be burned, at least right now. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Louisiana Men Arrested After Firing Flare Gun Into HomeLouisiana Men Arrested After Firing Flare Gun Into HomeThe home was occupied by the former girlfriend of one of the two men. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Arrests Made in Louisiana Gas Station FireArrests Made in Louisiana Gas Station FireOne of the suspects told investigators the fire was intentionally set in order to obtain insurance money. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Man Arrested For Arson In Crowley Storage Unit FireMan Arrested For Arson In Crowley Storage Unit FireAuthorities alleged the arsonist was actually living in one of the storage units at the time of the blaze. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
E-Cigs Causing Hot PocketsE-Cigs Causing Hot PocketsTwo separate incidents of e-cigarette explosions have prompted the State Fire Marshall's office to extend a warning about the dangers of vaping. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
State Fire Marshal Urges Caution With FireworksState Fire Marshal Urges Caution With FireworksThe State Fire Marshall's office has some timely tips for those who plan on using fireworks to ring in the New Year. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells