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Tiger Island Fire believed to be arson, LDAF seeks public assistance finding suspect

1 year 2 months 3 weeks ago Saturday, September 02 2023 Sep 2, 2023 September 02, 2023 2:01 PM September 02, 2023 in News
By: Tanner Fooshee

BEAUREGARD PARISH - After multiple wildfires, including the Tiger Island Fire, in Beauregard Parish, investigators with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry's Enforcement Division have determined the fire to be a result of arson.

Community members can report an arsonist or information regarding the fire to LDAF's 24-hour hotline at 1-855-452-5323 or the Beauregard Parish Sheriff's Office at 337-462-8918.

All calls made to the LDAF hotline are anonymous, and the Louisiana Forestry Association is offering up to a $2,000 cash reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.

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