LIVINGSTON —A woods fire on Gum Swamp Road on Sunday night near Highway 42 is officially under control, according to Livingston Parish fire officials.

Officials said that the fire burned over 200 acres before being extinguished. The fire came as large forest fires raged through Lacombe on Sunday, causing I-12 to shut down for at least three hours.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry announced that a red flag warning was in effect for Monday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in several parishes across the state due to gusty winds, dry fuels and low relative humidity. These conditions allow fire to spread quickly.

Fire officials across the state are asking that residents refrain from burning due to the weather conditions.