Louisiana's Burn Ban - What it Means

BURN BAN FACTS

We want to address some common questions about the SFM's updated burn ban on 8/25/23, the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry's 8/25/23 burn ban pertaining to prescribed burning and Gov. John Bel Edwards's executive order from 8/25/23 regarding all agricultural burning.

(1) DON'T BURN ANYTHING. These three words are clear and simple. All three ban orders issued on 8/25/23 read ALL OUTDOOR BURNING is prohibited with NO exceptions.
(2) Any activity that involves fire/flames outdoors is included in the burn ban. Any activity that could produce a spark or flame is highly discouraged.
(3) Outdoor cooking is not banned, but if your cooking creates a fire that the fire department has to respond to, you will get a citation. It doesn't matter what your fuel source is (propane, pellets, charcoal, etc.), again, if it involves a flame at any point, don't do it.
(4) Mowing and yard work is not banned, however, it is preferred to avoid mowing and/or driving/operating hot machinery and/or any activity that could produce a spark on or near dry, brown, dead grass because of its flammability right now.

SUMMARY: If you have to ask, please just don't do it.

Lastly, if you see a fire, CALL 911 for the fire department to put the fire out!!