Wildfire reignites in Sabine Parish

MANY, La. -- A wildfire sparked on Tuesday by a vehicle dragging a chain on the highway has reignited today, prompting another response from Sabine Parish firefighters. The North Sabine Fire District is actively addressing the fire scene and closely monitoring the area, according to the Sabine Parish Police Jury. The flames on Tuesday had rapidly spread toward the Sabine Parish Landfill before being contained and extinguished. Today, Fire Chief Nick Spann said the landfill remains safe and is not under threat. The fire started Tuesday near Walmart on U.S. Highway 171. It evolved into multiple fires, prompting response from the Central Sabine Fire Department and North Sabine Fire District. Fire officials said drought conditions and wind contributed to the fire's quick movement.

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Sabine Parish wildfire SPPJ — View of Sabine Parish wildfire. Courtesy: Sabine Parish Police Jury via North Sabine Fire District.

MANY, La. -- A wildfire sparked on Tuesday by a vehicle dragging a chain on the highway has reignited today, prompting another response from Sabine Parish firefighters.

The North Sabine Fire District is actively addressing the fire scene and closely monitoring the area, according to the Sabine Parish Police Jury.

The flames on Tuesday had rapidly spread toward the Sabine Parish Landfill before being contained and extinguished. Today, Fire Chief Nick Spann said the landfill remains safe and is not under threat.

The fire started Tuesday near Walmart on U.S. Highway 171. It evolved into multiple fires, prompting response from the Central Sabine Fire Department and North Sabine Fire District.

Fire officials said drought conditions and wind contributed to the fire's quick movement.

"We appreciate the hard work of our firefighters and urge the community to remain vigilant during these dry conditions. Thank you for your understanding and support," the Police Jury said in a social media post.

Sabine is under a parishwide burn ban.