Louisiana's Tiger Island Fire, largest in state's history, doubles in size

The Tiger Island Fire burning in Beauregard Parish, the largest wildfire in Louisiana's history, doubled in size over the weekend. State fire officials reported on Sunday that the fire expanded to cover a staggering 33,000 acres, up from an estimated 15,000 acres on Friday. 

Containment remains at only 50%. At least one person has been killed and at least 20 buildings have been destroyed. 

The fire forced the entire town of Merryville, home to 1,200 residents, to evacuate Thursday night.