St. Tammany fire units are trying to contain a large woods fire that spread to Chris Kennedy Road in Pearl River, according ...

St. Tammany Fire Protection, the main fire near West Thorner Road towards the Chris Kennedy Road area did see several spot fires spread.

Officials said the fire is burning close to the roadway. Residents of the area says they are standing outside as flames approach their backyards.

Anyone who may be able to identify this subject is encouraged to call the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office TIPS line at 985-359-TIPS, the Criminal Investigations Division at 985-359-8722, ...

It didn't start off large, but a sudden change in the wind turned what could have been a simple fire into a near life-threatening situation for pearl river residents.