Louisiana Towns Forced to Evacuate as Wildfires Rage Amid Drought
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Louisiana is facing an unprecedented number of wildfires, with 441 recorded in August alone, leading to multiple evacuations and the implementation of a burn ban. The state is experiencing severe heat and drought conditions, with a significant portion of the state in extreme or exceptional drought. Governor John Bel Edwards has called the situation alarming and urged citizens to adhere to the burn ban. The National Guard is assisting in firefighting efforts, and federal assistance has been requested. No fatalities have been reported, but the wildfires continue to pose a dangerous threat.
- Merryville evaucation: Wildfires force southwestern Louisiana town to evacuate amid extreme drought CNN
- Louisiana residents told to ‘get out now’ in face of sweeping wildfire The Guardian US
- Entire Louisiana town under mandatory evacuation because of wildfire The Associated Press
- Louisiana wildfires: How to track wildfires burning across the state WDSU New Orleans
- Tiger Island Fire continues to burn as residents of entire Louisiana towns forced to evacuate Fox Weather
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