Webster Parish Police Jury

03/30/2026

Webster Parish is currently not under a Burn Ban. Due to the dry and windy conditions, we ask everyone to refrain from ALL burning at this time because a small trash fire can get out of hand quickly. Never leave fires burning or smoldering unattended.

We ask everyone to wait until we receive the potential rain this week to burn anything outdoors. Also, remember you can only burn natural vegetative debris such as tree limbs, leaves, etc. It is against the state law and a violation of DEQ regulations under the Clean Air Act to burn a structure.

03/28/2026

A reminder of the Elevated Wildfire Threat today!

Webster Parish is currently not under a Burn Ban, but the dry conditions have created an ongoing elevated fire danger threat. We are currently in a Severe Drought condition, so we ask everyone to refrain from ALL burning at this time due to the dry conditions. A small trash fire can get out of hand quickly. There is a chance for rain next week, so we ask everyone to wait until we receive sufficient rainfall to burn anything outdoors. Never burn outdoors during windy conditions and never leave fires burning or smoldering unattended.

03/27/2026

There is no Burn Ban currently for Webster Parish, but the dry conditions have created an ongoing elevated fire danger threat. We are currently in a Severe Drought condition. Over the last week, fire departments in our parish have responded to multiple grass/woods fires, including one started by a tire blowout on a vehicle. These were from various causes, but a few were from outdoor burning. We ask everyone to refrain from ALL burning at this time due to the dry conditions because a small trash fire can get out of hand quickly. Never leave fires burning or smoldering unattended.

There is a chance for rain next week so we ask everyone to wait until we receive rain to burn anything outdoors. Also, remember you can only burn natural vegetative debris such as tree limbs, leaves, etc. It is against the state law and a violation of DEQ regulations under the Clean Air Act to burn a structure.

03/19/2026

With windy conditions today, the NWS US National Weather Service Shreveport Louisiana has issued an Elevated Fire Danger for again today. Ongoing dry fuels will yield elevated wildfire conditions across the entire Four State Region. Outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are discouraged. Please DO NOT burn anything outdoors today and do not discard ci******es out car windows.

03/11/2026

The Webster Parish Fire Chiefs have requested that the Burn Ban in effect for Webster Parish be lifted. Effective immediately the Burn Ban for Webster Parish issued on 2/24/26 is cancelled. As always, please use caution when burning outdoors and please due not burn on windy days in March.

03/06/2026

Be sure to change your batteries this weekend if you do not have a 10 year lithium battery powered smoke alarm. If you are in need of a smoke alarm, reach out to your local fire department.

TIME CHANGE = SAFETY CHECK

When you change your clocks this weekend, check your smoke alarms!

Test – Replace Batteries – Save Lives

03/04/2026

UPDATE - REOPENED: US 371 over KCS RR, Webster Parish

(UPDATE 3/4/2026): DOTD advises motorists that repairs are complete and the US 371 bridge over the CPKC railroad tracks in Minden, Webster Parish has been reopened.

We appreciate your patience while this necessary work was underway.
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Original notification - 3/3/2026:

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that, effective immediately, the US 371 bridge over the CPKC (KCS) railroad tracks just north of I-20 in Minden, Webster Parish is closed.

This is a full road closure and is necessary to allow DOTD crews to perform emergency repairs to the bridge deck.

DOTD will send a notification when the repairs are complete and the bridge has been reopened, which is anticipated to be several hours.

This bridge is scheduled to be replaced as part of an upcoming construction project that is tentatively set to go to bid in June 2026.

Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.

Safety reminder:

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Additional information:

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

03/02/2026

There is a large prescribed burn of approximately 1,500 acres in Kisatchie National Forest north of Minden. We are aware of heavy smoke in the area and the burn is being performed and monitored by forestry personnel. This area will continue to burn and have smoke and fire visible for several days. This area includes areas around Caney Lake and the Caney Lake Park areas. Webster Parish is still under a Burn Ban but the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry is excluded. They have personnel and equipment monitoring the situation.

02/24/2026

Webster Parish is under a Burn Ban effective immediately. Upon recommendation from the Webster Parish Fire Chiefs Association, we have issued a burn ban prohibiting ALL outdoor burning in accordance with Parish Ordinance No. 976. This ban shall be in effect until such time as the parish receives sufficient rainfall and the Fire Chiefs Association deems the emergency conditions have subsided.

02/24/2026

There is no Burn Ban currently for Webster Parish, but the dry conditions have created an elevated fire danger threat. We are currently in a Moderate/Severe Drought condition. The soil is wet in some areas from the recent winter weather and minimal rainfall. However, the grass on top is dry and the combination of dry grass, low humidity and wind are causing an extreme danger for outdoor fires. Over the last week, fire departments in our parish have responded to multiple grass/woods fires with (3) large woods fires in the Shongaloo area. These were from various causes, but a few were from outdoor burning. We ask everyone to refrain from ALL burning at this time due to the dry conditions because a small trash fire can get out of hand quickly. Never leave fires burning or smoldering unattended.

Today elevated fire danger conditions exist due to the combination of southwest winds of 15-20 mph with gusts up to 25-30 mph and relative humidity below 25%. Today Webster Parish is in an Extreme Fire Danger situation so please DO NOT burn.

02/22/2026

Windy and dry conditions on Sunday could lead to an elevated wildfire threat across portions of the ArkLaTex. Open flames are discouraged.