‘Weekend of Prayer’ declared in Louisiana after rash of wildfires
Published 9:51 am Friday, August 25, 2023
- The firefighters that met Wednesday morning before heading out to serve the community, took a moment to pray. (Rita LeBleu / American Press)
In the midst of record-high temperatures, historic drought conditions, and wildfires raging across Louisiana, Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin has declared Saturday and Sunday a “Weekend of Prayer in Louisiana.”
“I implore Louisianans of all faiths and religious affiliations to join together in prayer for relief from these extreme conditions, for those who have lost their homes in these wildfires and those forced to evacuate because of them, and the brave first responders who are working around the clock to keep us safe,” Ardoin said. “Prayer is powerful, and just like they always do, I know Louisianans will come together to help those who have lost so much in these difficult days.”
Ardoin also reminds Louisiana families to be mindful of the statewide burn ban, and to adhere to state and local officials, as well as emergency personnel.
