Multiple Evacuations Ordered as Wildfires Ravage Beauregard Parish

A mandatory evacuation has been issued for residents on Neale Oil Field Road in Beauregard, Louisiana, as a wildfire in the Singer and Merryville area moves north. The fire is now only half a mile away from the evacuation area. There is also a voluntary evacuation for the Town of Merryville, and both Singer High School and Merryville High School will be closed. Water shortage is reported as a large portion of water is being used to fight the fires, and residents are asked to conserve water. Power has been interrupted along Highway 110, and donations of water, Powerade, and snacks are being accepted to support first responders. Animal evacuations are also taking place at the Beauregard Covered Arena.