VILLE PLATTE, La. (KLFY) — A second parish in Acadiana has issued a burn ban.
In a letter dated Thursday Evangeline Parish President Kevin Veillon has ordered a parish-wide ban on private burnings, including all municipalities.
The Parish joins Acadia Parish, which issued its burn ban Wednesday.
Evangeline parish issues burn ban 1
As of Friday morning, five of the 64 parishes in the state have issued burn bans. In addition to Acadia and Evangeline, Allen, Tangipahoa and St. Helena parishes are under bans.
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