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Bayou Cane Fire Protection District gives update on Houma marsh fire

2 hours 35 minutes 43 seconds ago Tuesday, December 30 2025 Dec 30, 2025 December 30, 2025 4:29 PM December 30, 2025 in News
Source: WBRZ

HOUMA - Fire crews with the Bayou Cane Fire Protection District gave updates on a Monday afternoon marsh fire that they say is now under control.

Officials said Savanne Road remains closed due to damage to utility poles in the area; Entergy is working to restore damages.

Fire crews say the fire started at the edge of the shoulder of the road and was fed by high winds. A cause has not yet been determined, but officials said they have not yet ruled out an item being discarded from a passing vehicle as a potential cause.

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