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Westlake Fire Department Back on J Clophus Road as Precationary Measure for Potential Brush Fires

By Zephyr Sullivan

Published August 29, 2023

The City of Westlake has announced that the Westlake Fire Department and possibly other agencies are back out on J. Clophus Road as a precautionary measure.

The announcement indicated that no one is in danger and they are being proactive and preparing for fire conditions tomorrow.

Weather forecasts indicate that tomorrow, August 30, 2023, is supposed to be low humidity, hot, and windy, which are conditions that make it easier for fires to start and spread.

Vinton I-10 Westbound Right Lane Closure Scheduled March 31-April 1

Vinton, Louisiana - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced an overnight lane closure on Interstate 10 westbound in Vinton for roadway maintenance. According to the agency, the right lane of I-10 westbound will be closed from Coone...

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Lake Charles And Westlake I-10 Shoulder Closures Scheduled Through April 22, 2026

LAKE CHARLES, La. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has announced multiple singular shoulder closures along Interstate 10 in both directions between mile marker 25 in Westlake and mile marker 31 in Lake Charles from Sunday, March 22, 2026,...

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Sulphur Drivers Advised Of March 16-20 Lane Closures At Beglis Pkwy Intersection

SULPHUR, LA. — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, or DOTD, said alternating lane closures are scheduled to begin Monday, March 16, 2026, at the intersection of E Burton Street and North Beglis Parkway in Sulphur as crews perform milling and...

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