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Hahnville, LA –  Effectively immediately, St. Charles Parish is under a burn ban due to extreme heat and drought, creating significant fire potential. The ban will remain in effect until rescinded and residents are urged to take necessary precautions.

St. Charles Parish is currently experiencing several weeks of record heat and is in a severe drought, according to drought.gov.

For more information regarding St. Charles Parish, please visit our website at www.stcharlesparish.gov, Cox Channel 6, UVerse Channel 99, or follow us on Facebook (@stcharlesgov) and Instagram (@stcharlesgov).