The burn ban which was imposed on July 26, 2023, by the President of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury will be modified and effective September 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm.

The modification for DeSoto Parish provides for anyone wanting to burn to contact their respective fire district. The fire districts will evaluate these requests on a case-by-case basis.

The President of the DeSoto Parish Police Jury reserves the right to fully reinstate the ban at a later date if conditions warrant. Anyone having questions concerning this matter should contact their fire districts.

Fire District #1 – 318-697-5150

Fire District #2 – 318-933-8799

Fire District #3 – 318-925-0087

Fire District #5 – 318-697-7304

Fire District #8 – 318-872-2453

Fire District #9 – 318-797-5673

Mansfield Fire Dept – 318-872-4246

If you are unable to reach any of your respective fire districts, please contact the burn permit line at 855-600-2876.

Thank you and God Bless,

Michael Norton
Parish Administrator
DeSoto Parish Police Jury
Work (318)872-0738
Fax (318)872-5343

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