Quitman Fire District 1

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Quitman Fire District 1 Established in 1985
Chief Philip Brown

Jackson Parish is under a Burn BanURGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Shreveport LA1225 PM CDT Thu Oct...
10/15/2026

Jackson Parish is under a Burn Ban
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1225 PM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY
DUE TO GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS
FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS, NORTH CENTRAL
AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA, AND EAST AND NORTHEAST
TEXAS...

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097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-170600-
/O.UPG.KSHV.FW.A.0001.261016T1500Z-261017T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KSHV.FW.W.0001.261016T1500Z-261017T0600Z/
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-Union-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-Grant-
Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Red River-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-
Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-
Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
1225 PM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026
..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Red Flag
Warning in effect from 10 AM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas,
north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east
and northeast Texas.

* TIMING...From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday.

* WINDS...North winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity between 25 to 35
percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Follow all fire restrictions. One less spark, one less wildfire.

A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that
promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This
does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring
now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to
receive information from authorities.

Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport 1216 PM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026

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097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-160815-
/O.NEW.KSHV.WI.Y.0006.261016T0900Z-261017T0600Z/
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-Union-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-Grant-
Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Red River-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-
Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-
Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
Including the cities of Carthage, Natchitoches, Haynesville,
Mansfield, Dierks, Homer, Gibsland, Springhill, De Queen, San
Augustine, Zwolle, Farmerville, Grayson, Bernice, Prescott, Hawkins,
Jefferson, Henderson, Mount Vernon, Jacksonville, Lone Star, Omaha,
Minden, Bogata, Lewisville, Bossier City, Jena, Arcadia, Stonewall,
Naples, Columbia, Quitman, Magnolia, Center, Jonesboro, Idabel,
Monroe, Gilmer, Big Sandy, Shreveport, Winnfield, Mount Pleasant,
Many, Queen City, Linden, Clarks, Hope, Logansport, Winnsboro,
Texarkana, Mineral Springs, Ashdown, Hemphill, El Dorado, Midway,
Coushatta, Atlanta, Marshall, Dry Prong, Pineland, Longview,
Daingerfield, Pleasant Hill, Ruston, Mineola, Stamps, Olla,
Nacogdoches, Pittsburg, Montgomery, Ringgold, Hughes Springs,
Nashville, Lufkin, Colfax, Clarksville, Rusk, Tyler, Bradley, Broken
Bow, and Martin
1216 PM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026
..WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north
central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and
northeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

Reminder Jackson Parish is under a Burn Ban. URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Shreveport LA323 PM C...
10/14/2026

Reminder Jackson Parish is under a Burn Ban.
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
323 PM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026
..FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT DUE TO GUSTY NORTH-NORTHWEST WINDS, LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY, AND CRITICALLY DRY FUELS FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL AND
SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS, NORTH CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST LOUISIANA, SOUTHEAST
OKLAHOMA, AND EAST AND NORTHEAST TEXAS...

ARZ050-051-059>061-070>073-LAZ001>006-010>014-017>022-OKZ077-TXZ096-
097-108>112-124>126-136>138-149>153-165>167-152030-
/O.NEW.KSHV.FW.A.0001.261016T1500Z-261017T0600Z/
Sevier-Howard-Little River-Hempstead-Nevada-Miller-Lafayette-
Columbia-Union-Caddo-Bossier-Webster-Claiborne-Lincoln-Union-De Soto-
Red River-Bienville-Jackson-Ouachita-Sabine-Natchitoches-Winn-Grant-
Caldwell-La Salle-McCurtain-Red River-Bowie-Franklin-Titus-Camp-
Morris-Cass-Wood-Upshur-Marion-Smith-Gregg-Harrison-Cherokee-Rusk-
Panola-Nacogdoches-Shelby-Angelina-San Augustine-Sabine-
323 PM CDT Wed Oct 14 2026
..FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Shreveport LA has issued a Fire
Weather Watch.

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas,
north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east
and northeast Texas.

* TIMING...From Friday morning through late Friday night.

* WINDS...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum Relative Humidity values between 25 to
45 percent.

* FUELS...Critically dry.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are
possible during the valid watch time. These conditions could promote
the rapid spread of wildfires which could become life-threatening.
Check www.weather.gov/shv/fireweather for forecast updates and a
possible upgrade of this watch to a Red Flag Warning.

Follow all fire restrictions. Avoid activities that could cause
sparks.

10/11/2026
Thank you!!! We are excited to receive this award and we cannot wait to put it to use!!
10/08/2026

Thank you!!! We are excited to receive this award and we cannot wait to put it to use!!

Effective immediately a Burn Ban has been issued for Jackson Parish. Jonesboro Fire Department Jackson Parish Journal Ja...
10/05/2026

Effective immediately a Burn Ban has been issued for Jackson Parish.
Jonesboro Fire Department Jackson Parish Journal Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office Jackson Parish Police Jury KNOE 8 News KTVE 10 KARD 14 myarklamiss Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Jonesboro Police Department Ward 4 FPD Hodge Fire Department

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001-a day that forever changed our nation. We honor the lives lost, the 343 F...
09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember September 11, 2001-a day that forever changed our nation. We honor the lives lost, the 343 Firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice, and every first responder who ran toward danger when others were running away. May we never forget their courage, their sacrifice, and the unity that followed.

Please be advised that Jackson Parish is NOT currently under a burn ban; however, we HIGHLY DISCOURAGE any outdoor burni...
08/15/2026

Please be advised that Jackson Parish is NOT currently under a burn ban; however, we HIGHLY DISCOURAGE any outdoor burning at this time due to the worsening drought conditions, shifting winds, and low humidity which increases the fire danger risk! We will continue to monitor the fire conditions and will update any changes if/when they occur! Jackson Parish Sheriff's Office Jonesboro Police Department Jonesboro Fire Department Hodge Fire Department Jackson Parish Police Jury Ward 4 Fpd Weston Ward 3 Fire & Protection District Jackson Parish

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8247 Quitman Highway P. O. Box 398
Quitman, LA
71268

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