Mandatory evacuation issued for Ernest Thompson Rd., DE Stephens Rd. near Pitkin
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Published: Aug. 30, 2023 at 7:06 PM CDT
VERNON PARISH, La. (KPLC) - A mandatory evacuation was issued for residents on Ernest Thompson Road and DE Stephens Road due to a wildfire in the Pitkin area Wednesday evening.
The Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office tells residents in this area to “get out now.”
The fire reignited on Hwy 113 north of Pitkin and is moving south, according to VPSO.
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The smoke plume between Pitkin and Elizabeth is visible on our radar.
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