A small backyard fire got out of control and grew to a 37-acre fire that Livingston firefighters battled in woods on Keila Drive all Saturday afternoon, according to Livingston Parish Fire Protection District No. 2.
According to the fire district, firefighters and a neighboring landowner worked hard and contained the blaze.
Stumps and downed trees were left smoldering inside of the burned area, creating smoke that fire officials say is likely to linger until adequate rainfall is received to fully extinguish.
Livingston Parish Fire Protection District No. 2 warns residents against leaving fire unattended and asks them to keep a hose close to contain fire if it escapes.
