2023 Louisiana wildfires

In a three-month period from August to October 2023, wildfires in Louisiana have burned more than 60,000 acres (94 sq mi), and forced evacuations across several towns in the state, including Merryville and Singer. First burning on August 22, at least 441 wildfires are active across 17 parishes, and the fires have burned at least 21 buildings, prompting the Federal Emergency Management Agency to approve an assistance grant in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. At least 100 Louisiana National Guard troops were deployed on standby as several wildfires were contained. The most significant fire, the Tiger Island fire in Beauregard Parish, is the largest wildfire recorded in the state, burning over 50,000 acres.