The Simpson Volunteer Fire Department battled a wildfire that broke out Friday afternoon, January 12, at the Welcome Cemetery near Highway 465. Units from Slagle, Alco-Hutton, Dry Fork, and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry assisted in battling the blaze. The LDAF dug lines to contain the blaze. The fire posed no threat to the Simpson community.

This incident underscores the danger of wildfires even when conditions seem normal. Please continue to monitor and closely watch any outside burning on your property.