ORDER: CEASE AND DESIST
ORDER RESCINDED
The State Fire Marshal’s order cease and desisting all private burnings statewide, issued in
accordance with R.S. 40:1602, effective February 15, 2022 at 8:00 a.m., is hereby rescinded by
order of State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning, in conjunction with Agriculture and Forestry
Commissioner Mike Strain. This order is effective February 23, 2022 at 4:00 p.m.
I would like to thank everyone for their adherence to this order and their commitment to
public safety and the citizens of Louisiana.
BY ORDER OF: H. “Butch” Browning, State Fire Marshal
Office of Louisiana State Fire Marshall
Department of Public Safety & Corrections
Public Safety Services
8181 Independence Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
www.lasfm.org
Ashley Rodrigue
Public Affaris Director
225-620-5115
[email protected]
RECENT STATEWIDE BURN BAN RESCINDED
BATON ROUGE– Due to recent dry conditions statewide being sufficiently alleviated following several rain
events, State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning, along with Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike
Strain, is rescinding the statewide cease and desist order for all private burning issued on February 15,
2022.
This rescind notice is effective as of 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
“I want to thank the public for its cooperation with this recent burn ban and for understanding the sensitive
situation many communities and their first responders were recently facing with some very dry
conditions,” said State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning, “It never ceases to amaze me how supportive
Louisianans can be to each other in times of emergency and I’m proud of how the majority of our state
responded this past week.”
Residents should be aware that local and parish governments may continue their own burn bans at their
will.
Where the burn ban is being lifted, the State Fire Marshal’s Office would like remind residents that the only
legal items you can burn in Louisiana are vegetation and ordinary yard waste items like leaves, tree
branches, grass clippings, etc.
According to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, items NOT allowed to be burned include:
• Plastic and other synthetic materials
• Tires and other rubber products
• Paints, household and agricultural chemicals
• Asphalt shingles, heavy oils, wire
• Newspaper, cardboard and other paper products
• Buildings and mobile homes
