House fire in Baton Rouge leaves 3 displaced

VIDEO: Three people were displaced after a house fire in Baton Rouge early Wednesday morning. According to a spokeswoman with the St. George Fire Department, it happened in the 4800 block of Antioch Boulevard near George O’Neal Road and Monitor Avenue just after 4 a.m. The home is located in Shenandoah Estates. As of 8 a.m., crews were still on the scene. The Red Cross was called to help the three displaced residents. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the flames. The fire department said “traffic was a nightmare” in the area due to the location and the proximity to area schools. Officials asked residents to be patient as crews worked to clear the scene. No injuries were reported.
WAFB-TV CBS 9 Baton Rouge

Westlake Fire Department receives $176K donation for new equipment

VIDEO: The Westlake Fire Department received a donation from one of SWLA’s biggest employers to help keep its community safe. Phillips 66 Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex is donating $176,000 for new equipment including new radios and defibrillators that will enhance communication and speed up response times during emergencies. Westlake Fire Chief Jonathan Duff said they have been trying to get this lifesaving equipment for a while, and having it now sets them apart from other stations. “This is top-notch equipment. This is gonna give our guys a position to be successful, the handoff with Acadian Ambulance is gonna be seamless, and it’s going to get people to the hospital and save more lives,” Duff said. Duff said these items can be costly, and he’s grateful for the donation.
KPLC-TV NBC/CW+ 7 Lake Charles

Two-alarm fire displaces two people in Westwego, officials say

A two-alarm fire early Wednesday morning (April 24) displaced two people and left “several” cats dead inside the badly damaged home, Westwego fire officials said. The fire was reported at 2:21 a.m. at a single-story home at 1130 Avenue D. The Westwego Volunteer Fire Department arrived within four minutes and quickly sounded a second alarm, summoning additional manpower from the 7th and 8th Jefferson Parish Fire Districts. The contingent of 32 firefighters brought the blaze under control after 35 minutes. One adult and one child were displaced by the fire, but no injuries were reported. Westwego Fire Chief Ken Bouvier said “several cats were found deceased.” The cause of the fire is under investigation.
WVUE-DT FOX 8 New Orleans

Shreveport firefighters battle 2 blazes

The Shreveport Fire Department had a busy morning working two separate fires on Tuesday, April 23. A mobile home was destroyed by a fire in the Forest Estates Mobile Home Park. Firefighters responded just after 12 a.m. and reported seeing heavy flames. It took less than 30 minutes to put out the fire. SFD says the building was vacant and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. SFD extinguished another fire at around 2:30 a.m. on W. College Street. Crews at the scene tell KSLA that a two-story home caught on fire and was brought under control in less than 40 minutes. Firefighters say the family that lived there was able to get out safely. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
KSLA-TV CBS 12 Shreveport

Three people escape Franklin mobile home fire

Three people escaped a mobile home fire in Franklin unharmed Monday morning, authorities said. Franklin Fire Department along with Centerville Fire Department were dispatched at 2:39 a.m. Monday to St Joseph Lane for a house fire. Engine crews arrived to find a mobile home with fire and smoke coming from multiple sides. Fire crews made entry into the structure and quickly brought it under control, officials said. Three people were home at the time and escaped unharmed. The Red Cross has been contacted for assistance for the residents, officials said. A total of three engines, one rescue unit and 15 firefighters responded to the scene. Acadian Ambulance and St Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office also responded. No injuries were reported to civilian or fire personnel. The cause of the fire is under investigation, authorities said.
KLFY-TV CBS 10 Lafayette