Large grass fire near Old Henderson Drive due to controlled burn, Breaux Bridge LA


A large grass fire with heavy smoke was reported near Old Henderson Drive. Officials confirmed the fire was caused by parish government burning debris in a ditch.
Audio|Source: St Martin Parish Fire
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Transcript:
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I need all Henderson firemen negotiate, all Henderson firemen negotiate.
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You're going around to near Old Henderson Drive.
00:08
I advise of a large fire in the area, possibly a grass fire.
00:12
They say that it's heavy smoke.
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I need all Henderson firemen to go tonight in the area near Old Henderson Drive.
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Noir. So on.
01:17
Okay, advise that it's in the area near Old Henderson Drive, possibly behind it.
01:24
So possibly on pocket?
01:27
I'm sure. She just advise that it as having smoke in the area. Okay.
01:38
The chief for Henderson Police Department is currently on scene, information only. They're advising that it's parish government burning stuff in a ditch.
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