Arrest Made for Neglecting Burn Ban, Causing Massive Fire in Washington Parish
Kenneth Beaubouef has been arrested in Washington Parish for starting a fire during a statewide burn ban. The fire burned nearly 200 acres and destroyed several properties and structures. Beaubouef admitted to starting the fire at a campsite and tending to it late at night, but he also admitted to leaving the fire unattended the next morning. He has been charged with fire raising and criminal negligence.