Firefighters take a break from the sun in the shade of an Acadia Parish Fire District 4 truck. From left, are Harral “New York” Johnson, Acadia Parish Fire District 4 chief; Chris Pierrotti, Eunice volunteer firefighter; and Dylan Fontenot, St. Landry Parish Fire District 6 volunteer.
Area firefighters fought a timber fire on about 80 acres off La. 358 and Houston Richard Road on Thursday. About 20 firefighers and at least half dozen vehicles were involved in fighting the fire in 100-plus heat. Fire District 3 Capt. Adam Roberie, at the scene, said firefighters had been at the site on and off since Monday. There were no injuries from the fire. No structure were involved. The s…
