A large brush fire burned Sunday in the woods north of the railroad tracks between Levee Road and Whitley Road in Des Allemands, St. Charles Parish, officials said. The parish's public information feed posted an update on Facebook stating that responders were aware of the blaze and would keep an eye on the scene. Officials also noted that the fire was not threatening homes or other property at the time, as reported by the St. Charles Parish's Facebook post.
Parish Shares Location And Status
According to a Facebook post from St. Charles Parish, public-safety officials said they "will keep monitoring the situation" and shared the approximate location of the fire. The post, published Sunday, urged residents to avoid the area while crews assess conditions. The notice did not include any details on the cause of the fire or its containment.
Volunteer Crews Cover The Area
The Des Allemands Volunteer Fire Department serves the community and lists its station on Highway 90, per MapQuest. Volunteer and parish crews regularly respond to brush and bayou-area fires in this part of St. Charles Parish.
How Residents Can Stay Updated
For the most current information, residents are advised to watch the parish's official Facebook post linked above. The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office media releases page is another place the parish posts official public-safety notices and updates.
