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Fire crews are on the scene of a large pasture fire in northern Caddo Parish near Vivian. Several units from Caddo Fire District 8, with assistance from District 7, are out there now. Fire District 1 Spokeswoman Debra Nelson says so far, several acres and one structure are involved...

Officials say the nine wildfires that have plagued the northern and central parts of Caddo Parish have been contained. Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain says six Louisiana Air National Guard Blackhawk helicopters equipped with helibuckets patrolled the area yesterday and dropped water on hot spots within the established fire lines...