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Zachary Fire Department: Shed caught fire after attempted controlled burn on Jersey Drive

1 hour 39 minutes 55 seconds ago Tuesday, February 24 2026 Feb 24, 2026 February 24, 2026 4:54 PM February 24, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

ZACHARY - The Zachary Fire Department said a shed caught fire Tuesday on Jersey Drive after the owners attempted to do a controlled burn.

According to officials on scene, wind picked up embers of the controlled burns, resulting in the shed, a car and a neighboring yard catching fire. No injuries were reported at this time.

The Zachary Fire Department asks people do not ignore the red flag warning currently active and to wait to burn their things.

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