| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Fentanyl's grip: Gentilly, Lakeview, Uptown, Terrytown. The synthetic opioid fentanyl is responsible for more than 4 out of every 5 overdose deaths in metro New Orleans, and no neighborhood has been left untouched. Orleans Parish has the highest rate of overdose deaths in Louisiana, which has the third-highest rate of deadly overdoses in the nation. John Simerman and Sophie Kasakove have the story. Fire risk: If you live north of I-10, the National Weather Service wants you to know that fires are at the highest risk to spread this week. And if we don't get rain south of the interstate, it's going to be just as risky, with gusting winds and dry conditions making even minor fires prone to spread. Jillian Kramer has the story. Flag fest: How do you mar a nice preseason win? Commit about a zillion penalties. With most starters sitting the bench, the Saints topped the Chargers 22-17 but drew a flurry of yellow flags, with 14 penalties for 141 yards. There were, of course, some strong individual performances. You'll find all our game coverage here. Thank you for starting your day with Morning Headlines. See the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage at nola.com. Chad | 