St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District #7

05/08/2026

04/20/2026

Just before 4:00 p.m. today, our units responded to a medical incident in the area of Michelle Drive. Acadian Ambulance Service responded alongside our personnel.

The patient was transported to Poitevent Park, to meet up with a helicopter. The patient was then airlifted to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

No additional information is available at this time.

04/12/2026

Woods Fire Update - 2:30pm - 4/12/26

We want to provide a quick follow‑up on the woods fire from yesterday that impacted areas between Hickory Dr. and Dummyline Rd., as well as areas near Michelle Dr. extending toward Chris Kennedy Rd.

Our units have been back out to the scene several times today to monitor conditions and ensure the fire remains within the established containment area. At this time, it has remained contained but we addressed some areas that may have caused some concerns.

Earlier today, our neighboring partners at St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11 deployed their drone to assess the area, and it confirmed that the fire is still within the containment lines. Additional mapping has allowed us to refine the estimated impacted area from approximately 150 acres to closer to 200 acres.

The fire will continue to burn and smolder within the containment area, and crews will remain actively monitoring the situation. We have also applied water to areas closer to roadways that were producing significant smoke.

Please be aware that humidity remains low and winds are still breezy, which means there is a continued risk of the fire jumping outside the containment area. If you see flames approaching homes, structures, or property, or notice fire activity outside the containment area, please do not hesitate to call. Any concerns, report it to 911 immediately.

We will provide updates if necessary.

04/12/2026

🔥 Woods Fire Update - 7:42pm - 4/11/26 🔥

We are pleased to report that conditions have improved enough to begin releasing some of our mutual aid resources from the scene. Forestry crews have plowed a containment line around the fire and continue to work around the perimeter. Decreasing winds have significantly reduced the potential for rapid spread.

This does not mean our work is complete. Fire personnel will remain on scene and in the surrounding area to continue monitoring conditions and will reposition resources as needed. St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11 continues to monitor the situation from above with their drone.

At the time of this update, an estimated 150 acres have burned. No homes, outbuildings, or other structures were damaged, and most importantly, there have been no injuries.

Please note that this fire will continue to burn and smolder for several days within that containment; however, it will remain under continuous monitoring and we are prepared to act if necessary.

Additional updates will be provided if necessary.

04/11/2026

🔥 Woods Fire Update - 6:20pm - 4/11/26 🔥

Crews continue to monitor the progression of this large woods fire, which is currently moving in the direction of Chris Kennedy Rd. Fortunately, winds have died down helping to slow things down slightly. Forestry plow assets remain on scene cutting fire lines, and fire apparatus are strategically positioned to protect nearby homes.

At this time, there are no reported injuries and no property damage.

Please continue to avoid the area as responders work to contain and control the fire. Additional updates will be posted as conditions change.

This is drone video from a short while ago.

04/11/2026

🔥 Woods Fire Update - 5:08pm - 4/11/26 🔥

At this time, there is still a significant amount of smoke and isolated pockets of heavy fire; however, no homes are currently in immediate danger. Fire apparatus remain strategically positioned throughout the area to protect residences should conditions change.

Please continue to avoid the area as crews focus on containing the fire and bringing the situation under control. Thank you for your cooperation and patience as responders work to keep the community safe.

04/11/2026

🔥 Woods Fire Update - 3:58pm - 4/11/26 🔥

Additional resources from St. Tammany Fire District # 8 and St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1 are responding to the woods fire in the area of Dummyline Rd. and Michelle Dr.

PLEASE avoid this area. Do not travel to the scene to observe or take photos. Additional emergency resources are actively moving into the area, and unnecessary traffic creates safety hazards for responders and residents.

Thank you for your cooperation as crews work to manage this incident. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

04/11/2026

🚒 Active Incident Update – Woods Fire 🚒

Our units, along with mutual aid from St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 11, and plow assets from the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, are currently on scene of a woods fire in the area of Dummyline Rd.

Plow assets are actively cutting fire lines to help prevent further spread, while fire apparatus are positioned along Dummyline Rd. to protect nearby homes.

We are also utilizing drone air assets to monitor fire behavior and track progression in real time.

Residents are urged to avoid the area and allow emergency crews to work safely. Additional updates will be provided as conditions change.

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03/20/2026

Tomorrow!!!! Bring your baskets.