The 18 parishes that are currently under burn ban restrictions are Allen, Acadia, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, De Soto, East Feliciana, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis, Morehouse, Natchitoches, St. Landry, Rapides, Union, Vernon, Webster, West Carroll and Winn Parish.

( KLFY) — With the recent dry, windy weather conditions in Louisiana, several parishes have issued burn bans. As of 1 p.m. Wednesday, 18 parishes statewide have issued burn bans. The burn ban is to help local first responders by reducing the number of grass fire calls they must respond to due to the weather conditions.

We're in a drought, and the wind and low humidity make burning dangerous. You can check to see if your parish is under a burn ban here.

BEAUREGARD PARISH, La. (KPLC) - Beginning today, Oct. 17, at 5 p.m., Beauregard will be under a burn ban. Officials said residents may still use small, manufactured fire pits and outdoor cooking equipment to grill. The burn ban, which does not include prescribed burns, was issued due to the extremely dry weather conditions.

The Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) announced an increased wildfire threat in Louisiana.

A burn ban has been issued for Rapides Parish, starting Wednesday and until further notice, because of dry conditions.

Due to breezy and dry conditions in the forecast on Wednesday, Oct. 16, a Red Flag Warning will be in effect until 7 p.m. this evening.