Bogue Chitto State Park evacuated over nearby Washington Parish wildfire

FRANKLINTON, La. (WVUE) – About 30 camping guests were ordered to evacuate Bogue Chitto State Park on Monday (Aug. 21) as a wildfire crept to within three miles of the 1,786-acre preserve. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, who oversees the state park system, called the evacuation a “precautionary measure” that would…Read More