ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. — As of 4 pm Thursday, August 31, 2023, we're told the fire on Bertrand Road that had reignited was under control again.
The fire reignited Thursday afternoon, and parish officials were on the scene with heavy equipment, trying to stop the spread. Firefighters brought the blaze under control.
A spokesman told us Wednesday, August 30, 2023, that there were three fires burning in the area west of Opelousas. One fire started with a house fire; firefighter were working to save nearby homes. Parish crews were on the scene with heavy equipment, trying to prevent the fire from spreading to the south through the dry fields, he said.
No injuries were reported.
