A house fire broke out on the north side of Lake Claiborne Monday afternoon, August 14, around 3 p.m. near Doves Rest.
Sam Bolen owned the home that caught fire and is suffering a total loss of all personal items, clothing, etc.
Local fire departments responded to the fire and were able to confine it and extinguish it with no injuries.
A GoFund me account has been set up to assist Bolen during this time. To make a donation please click the attached link.
As a reminder, the parish is still under a statewide mandated burn ban due to extreme heat and dry conditions.
Residents should avoid any outdoor burning. Private burning will only be allowed with permission through a local fire department.
Barbeque grills, fire pits and small campfires for brief, recreational purposes are allowed, according to the state fire marshal.
Anyone who violates the burn ban could face criminal or civil charges.
Violation of this Fire Marshal order could result in criminal and/or civil penalties.