Marsh fires burning in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish combined with foggy weather in the region have authorities warning drivers.
A text blast to Jefferson Parish residents urged motorists to drive with caution, in the wake of massive car pileups on nearby I-55 Monday.
New Orleans officials are offering free masks for resident impacted by a wildfire burning in the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge.
N95 and KN95 masks can be picked up at the following locations:
- New Orleans East Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.): Monday - Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Joe Brown Recreation Center (5601 Read Blvd.): Monday - Friday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sanchez Multi-Service Center (1616 Fats Domino Ave): Monday - Friday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Algiers Regional Library (3014 Holiday Drive), Monday - Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The city of New Orleans said the Bayou Sauvage wildfire is in a remote area and the New Orleans Fire Department is working with property owners and the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to deploy heavy equipment to clear a path for firefighters.
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is also pumping water from a nearby drainage canal into Bayou Sauvage to try and help limit the fire.
