A grass fire on Lake Mountain pushed residents off Mahogany and Roman streets Saturday as crews worked to protect homes and contain the blaze.

Isolated midday showers then sunshine and a hot afternoon near 93°F. Gusts to about 23 mph and a small craft advisory for upper waters.

An Orleans Parish deputy was fired and arrested after an unloaded handgun was found in an unauthorized bag at the Orleans Justice Center; investigators are probing how the weapon entered.