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Juvenile identified as responsible for fire at Burbank Walmart that caused $9M worth of damage
February 19, 2024 11:50 AM
UPDATE: A juvenile has been identified as the person responsible for the fire at the Walmart on Burbank Drive. According to St. George Fire Department spokesperson Meg Kling, the juvenile's family has been talked to, appropriate juvenile judicial systems are at work now to intervene and educate for prevention... more » -
Crews battle wildfire in Denham Springs after farming equipment caught fire, ignited hay field Play Video
September 19, 2023 4:39 PM
DENHAM SPRINGS - Firefighters spent Tuesday afternoon battling a large grass fire in Livingston Parish. Emergency responders were called out to the fire around 3 p.m., near the corner of Arnold Road and Myers Road. Residents in the area reported seeing heavy smoke in the area, and video at... more » -
Multiple wildfires linked to one man; arson charges filed
September 18, 2023 3:25 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has connected one man to wildfires that burned acreage in Grant Parish recently. The department's enforcement division arrested Michael Shawn Setliff, of Flatwoods, on three counts of simple arson. Setliff, 32, has been linked to multiple wildfires that... more » -
Ex-employee arrested in Tuesday grocery warehouse fire Play Video
July 25, 2023 6:13 AM
BATON ROUGE - A "disgruntled former employee" who reportedly threatened potential fires has been arrested for a blaze at an Airline Highway grocery store warehouse, according to an arrest warrant. Trent Carter, 34, was booked with simple arson, terrorizing and unauthorized entry of a place of business in the... more » -
Man set Baton Rouge home ablaze in failed insurance fraud scheme, fire investigators say
March 26, 2023 5:51 AM
BATON ROUGE - Fire investigators arrested an accused arsonist after determining that he set fire to a vacant home in a botched attempt to get an insurance payout. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said Jeuane Session, 43, was booked Monday with a felony charge — arson with intent to... more » -
Bond revoked for man accused of setting fire to woman's home
January 25, 2023 6:31 PM
NEW ORLEANS - An Orleans Parish judge on Wednesday revoked bond for Christian King, who is accused of setting fire earlier this month to the home of the mother of his child. That incident was captured on the victim's home surveillance system. King -- who is a licensed... more » -
Overnight arson off Scotland Avenue displaces two residents
July 25, 2022 6:37 AM
BATON ROUGE - An overnight house fire, now ruled an arson, displaced two residents of a home off Scotland Avenue. The Baton Rouge Fire Department worked a house fire shortly after midnight Monday morning in the 2100 block of Davenport Avenue. Officials say the fire was intentionally set. ... more » -
Man arrested for DWI ends in investigators linking suspect to arson
June 20, 2022 10:41 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested in a DWI stop Sunday but further investigation ended in a additional unrelated charges. Officials said Christopher Duhon Jr., 24, was stopped by the sheriff's office and booked by state police for a DWI. Further investigation revealed evidence that Duhon was responsible... more » -
Man arrested in connection with arson in Baton Rouge General Hospital parking lot
June 16, 2022 1:26 PM
BATON ROUGE - A man was arrested after admitting to setting the hood of vehicle on fire in the Baton Rouge General Hospital parking lot Thursday morning. According to the St. George Fire Prevention Bureau, Jamel Stoot placed his hospital discharge papers on top of a white Ford pickup... more » -
Man fought officers after firefighters caught him trying to set Baton Rouge business ablaze
June 9, 2022 5:03 PM
BATON ROUGE - Firefighters called the police after witnessing a man light a building on fire Thursday afternoon. The Baton Rouge Fire Department was called to Level 5 Events on Plank Road, and when crews arrived, they were told a man was seen with his arms inside of a... more » -
Woman allegedly set her roommate on fire, tried to do it again
February 23, 2022 9:42 AM
BATON ROUGE - A 66-year-old man told investigators his roommate doused him in rubbing alcohol and tried to light him on fire earlier this month, less than a year after she allegedly sent him to a hospital by doing the exact same thing. East Baton Rouge sheriff's deputies arrested... more » -
Firefighter hurt after Central home catches fire twice in one day Play Video
February 1, 2022 2:58 PM
CENTRAL - First responders were called back to site of a house fire after flames erupted there again just hours later. The Central Fire Department said crews were first called to the home on Ranchitos Avenue late Monday morning after a central heating unit reportedly sparked flames there. No... more » -
Investigators searching for suspect who set bag of clothes on fire in front of apartment door
January 22, 2022 3:39 PM
BATON ROUGE - A bag of clothes was set on fire and put on the front door of an apartment on North Ardenwood Drive. Fire investigators said crews put out the flames shortly after 12:30 p.m. Saturday before they caused significant damage to the home at Green View East... more » -
Homeless person arrested after allegedly starting fire in vacant home
January 5, 2022 8:00 AM
BATON ROUGE - A homeless, Baton Rouge woman has been arrested on a charge of arson after she was allegedly seen starting a fire inside of a vacant capital area home. Fire officials say 36-year-old Wauneka Corbin was seen starting a fire in a vacant home on East Johnson... more » -
Woman's ex torches her car, burns house in violent attack; Latest in surging domestic violence situations Play Video
December 24, 2021 10:23 AM
ZACHARY - A man was harassing a woman through phone calls and text messages in the moments before lighting her car on fire, fueling a fire that spread to her home overnight, fire fighters said. The attack is likely another incident of domestic violence incidents that have skyrocketed in... more » -
Arsonist responsible for E. Johnson Street vacant house fire, officials say
December 14, 2021 11:14 AM
BATON ROUGE - A vacant home in Old South Baton Rouge was intentionally set on fire Tuesday morning, officials say. According to representatives with the Baton Rouge Fire Department, the incident occurred at a vacant home in the 200 block of East Johnson Street shortly after 9 a.m. ... more » -
Authorities search for arsonist responsible for Colorado Street fire
December 14, 2021 7:06 AM
BATON ROUGE - Capital area authorities are investigating an act of arson that occurred in Old South Baton Rouge, Tuesday. According to representatives with the Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD), it was shortly after midnight when first responders were called to the 1900 block of Colorado Street regarding a... more » -
Suspect linked to Kleinpeter Road arson fire arrested
November 16, 2021 9:13 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man tied to a house fire at 6139 Kleinpeter Road has been arrested on arson charges, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. A Tuesday news release says 31-year-old Keith Wilson was accused of setting fire to a vacant home and causing an estimated $10,000... more » -
Wayne Drive home decimated by arson fire
November 16, 2021 5:02 AM
BATON ROUGE - After a north Baton Rouge home was found engulfed in flames early Tuesday morning, officials deemed the incident an act of arson. It was shortly before 2 a.m. when first responders with the Baton Rouge Fire Department were called to the 3400 block of Wayne Drive,... more » -
Man accused of setting fire to house owned by local nonprofit organization Play Video
November 13, 2021 11:23 AM
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department arrested a man after investigators say he set a house on fire in North Baton Rouge while people were inside the building. Authorities say 54-year-old Audrey Fredrick was taken into custody Saturday morning for allegedly setting the fire at 130 St.... more » -
Man accused of assaulting woman, setting apartment on fire
November 10, 2021 5:23 AM
BATON ROUGE - An arrest has been made in connection with an arson fire that was set last Thursday (November 4) in the 1100 block of North Ardenwood Drive, according to officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRPD). BRFD Investigators said they were dispatched to the North Ardenwood... more » -
Man arrested on charges of arson, terrorizing
October 27, 2021 9:53 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man who police linked to a September 26 apartment fire has been arrested for arson and other, related charges. According to investigators with the Baton Rouge Fire Department, Derrick Davis was taken into custody Tuesday and charged him with attempted aggravated arson, improper telephone communication,... more » -
Officials search for arsonist behind overnight house fire on N. 36th Street
October 20, 2021 9:27 AM
BATON ROUGE - A vacant home in north Baton Rouge was intentionally set on fire overnight Tuesday, according to officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD). BRFD personnel were notified about the blaze shortly after midnight and quickly made their way to 717 N. 36th Street, where they... more » -
Apartment building near Lobdell Boulevard intentionally set on fire; damaged six units
October 2, 2021 10:59 PM
BATON ROUGE - A vacant apartment building near Lobdell Boulevard was intentionally set on fire Saturday night. Baton Rouge Fire officials said a building at Greenwood East Apartments was set on fire around 7 p.m. Saturday and it took firefighters nearly an hour to put the flames out. ... more » -
Serial arsonist arrested for allegedly setting fire to vacant home off Highland Road Play Video
September 30, 2021 4:51 AM
BATON ROUGE - A serial arsonist is behind bars again, authorities say, this time in relation to a fire at an Old South Baton Rouge home over the weekend. Officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department report that 52-year-old Eric Haugabrook was arrested Wednesday for intentionally setting fire to... more » -
Construction debris catches fire in St. George home under renovation
September 18, 2021 9:45 PM
ST. GEORGE - Construction debris caught fire in a home that was under renovation Saturday. St. George Fire Department said a house on Oak Shadow Road caught fire around 1:11 p.m., and firefighters had flames under control in less than 30-minutes. The home sits near the Perkins and... more » -
Lutcher man behind bars for allegedly setting relative's home on fire
August 19, 2021 9:22 AM
ST. JAMES PARISH - The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFM) worked with the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office (SJSO) to arrest a Lutcher man for allegedly setting fire to his relative’s home, a blaze that eventually spread to two additional structures. WBRZ reported on the incident earlier this week;... more » -
Intentionally set blaze causes $5k in damages to Wisteria Street home Play Video
August 18, 2021 7:07 AM
BATON ROUGE- First responders were called to the scene of an intentionally set fire near Government Street overnight Wednesday. According to officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department, the fire was set at a vacant home in the 1700 block of Wisteria Street. When firefighters arrived, they... more » -
Lettsworth Street home targeted by arsonist for a second time, fire officials say Play Video
August 18, 2021 5:55 AM
BATON ROUGE - Firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire on Lettsworth Street early Wednesday morning. Officials later determined the blaze had been intentionally set. Firefighters say this wasn't the first time the vacant home , which is in the 500 block of Lettsworth Street, was... more » -
Suspect arrested for intentionally setting house fire on London Avenue
August 5, 2021 10:06 AM
BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a house fire set intentionally over a month ago. The Baton Rouge Fire Department investigated a fire on London Avenue June 28. Police arrested Crystal Campanile, who was charged with one count of aggravated arson. ... more » -
Detectives nab man accused in Violet Street apartment fire Play Video
July 29, 2021 10:18 AM
BATON ROUGE - A man accused of setting fire to an apartment off Nicholson Drive earlier this week was arrested Wednesday. According to officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department, Rodney Hamilton was taken into custody in connection with an act of arson that resulted in a $75,000 loss.... more » -
Acts of arson on the rise in recent years, Baton Rouge officials say
July 27, 2021 2:11 PM
BATON ROUGE - The summer of 2021 in Baton Rouge is proving to be unprecedented in certain ways. Temperatures are uncomfortably warm, and this is nothing new. But in some residential areas, heat from devastating flames are demolishing homes that are targeted by arsonists. The fires these individuals... more » -
Strange act of arson causes damage to Julia Street home
July 27, 2021 10:09 AM
BATON ROUGE - In the middle of the night, three capital area residents were awakened by their home security system, alerting them to a fire that was occurring somewhere on their property. Quickly tracing the source of the alert to a small fire on a set of steps just... more » -
Early morning fire at vacant home on Lettsworth Street ruled arson
July 26, 2021 11:04 AM
BATON ROUGE - The capital region has seen an alarming number of arson-related crimes during the summer months, and the most recent occurred early Monday morning at a home in Old South Baton Rouge, off Thomas Delpit Drive. A vacant home within the 500 block of Lettsworth Street was... more » -
SWAT team arrests accused arsonist at Tigerland apartment overnight Play Video
July 23, 2021 8:50 AM
BATON ROUGE - A SWAT team took a suspected arsonist into custody late Thursday night after investigators tied him to a fire that destroyed a house earlier that same day. George Emmanuel Smith was arrested at an apartment complex on Jim Taylor Drive in Tigerland Thursday night. WBRZ caught... more » -
65-year-old man died in hospital after house fire; authorities searching for arsonist responsible
July 23, 2021 8:03 AM
BATON ROUGE - Authorities are searching for the arsonist responsible for a house fire that killed a 65-year-old man and caused $35,000 in damages to a north Baton Rouge home Friday. The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. in the 2600 block of Cable Street, according to a representative... more » -
Arson fire causes $30,000 in damages to Valley Street home
July 22, 2021 8:55 AM
BATON ROUGE - Authorities are investigating an intentionally set fire that caused $30,000 in damages and displaced three people in Baton Rouge Thursday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, the house fire occurred around 7:15 a.m. on Valley Street, which is in a residential area east of... more » -
Investigators seek arsonist responsible for N. 36th Street blaze
July 21, 2021 9:42 AM
BATON ROUGE - Early Wednesday morning, a fire was intentionally set at a home on N. 36th Street, Baton Rouge officials say. According to representatives with the Baton Rouge Fire Department, a residence within the 1500 block of N. 36th street was in flames around 2:30 a.m. Firefighters... more » -
5-year-old dies after man allegedly set fire to girlfriend and nephew
July 14, 2021 2:51 PM
FRANKLIN - Police arrested a man after he allegedly set fire to his girlfriend and 5-year-old nephew following a break-up. Centerville Volunteer Fire Company was called to Prairie Road in Franklin for a mobile home fire July 13 around 8 p.m. Firefighters found a woman and 5-year-old standing outside... more » -
Taco Bell employee arrested for setting off fireworks inside restaurant, causing fire
July 13, 2021 12:48 PM
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A shift leader at a popular fast food chain is behind bars for allegedly encouraging co-workers to join her in setting off fireworks inside of their place of employment, and in so doing, accidentally setting the restaurant on fire, according to ABC News . The incident... more » -
Person of interest sought in NOLA French Quarter grocery store fire
July 13, 2021 7:47 AM
NEW ORLEANS - The State Fire Marshal’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with a fire inside of a French Quarter grocery store. Around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, the New Orleans Fire Department responded... more » -
'If I can't live here, no one can': Man set fire in house with family inside after wife told him to leave
July 12, 2021 5:10 PM
BAYOU PIGEON - A man was arrested after allegedly setting his house on fire while his wife and children were inside. State Fire Marshals said Danny Landry Jr., 36, set his home on fire the morning of July 10 after an argument between Landry and his wife. According to... more » -
Investigators search for arsonist behind Stearns Street house fire
July 12, 2021 8:13 AM
BATON ROUGE - As officials in the capital region investigate multiple cases of arson, the most recent intentionally set house fire occurred early Monday morning in Zion City. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD), a home within the 5800 block of Stearns Street was set on fire... more » -
Arsonist sets fire to Virginia Street home early Monday morning
July 12, 2021 7:38 AM
BATON ROUGE - An arsonist set fire to a home in Old South Baton Rouge early Monday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, a home within the 2000 block of Virginia Street sustained $30,000 in fire-related damages when it was intentionally set ablaze around 1:40 a.m. ... more » -
Couple accused of setting fire to camper to collect insurance money
July 8, 2021 9:31 AM
LIVINGSTON PARISH - State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies arrested a Texas couple accused of setting fire to their pull-behind camper trailer to collect insurance money. Jacqueline Wall, 32, and Jason Weaver, 33, were booked into the Livingston Parish Jail on July 1 on one count each of Arson With... more » -
Officials determine Adams Avenue house fire caused by arsonist
July 8, 2021 8:21 AM
BATON ROUGE - A fire broke out at a vacant home in north Baton Rouge early Thursday morning, and investigators say the blaze was the work of an arsonist. It was before shortly before 6:30 a.m. when officials were called to the scene of a house fire within the... more » -
Arsonist sets fire to Levera Street home overnight
July 6, 2021 9:22 AM
BATON ROUGE - First-responders were called to the scene of an intentionally set fire at a vacant home in north Baton Rouge early Tuesday. Officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department rushed to the 4300 block of Levera Street shortly after 2:18 a.m. Tuesday, and found smoke emerging from... more » -
Man arrested in early morning arson at apartment building
June 19, 2021 9:30 AM
BATON ROUGE - A person was arrested for arson after an apartment fire in Baton Rouge Saturday. The fire was first reported shortly after 2 a.m. along the 5400 block of Longfellow Drive. The Baton Rouge Fire Department arrived on scene to find a vehicle engulfed in flames.... more » -
Officials: Arsonist started Washington Street house fire that spread to neighboring home
June 7, 2021 10:36 AM
BATON ROUGE - Early Monday morning, a fire broke out at a vacant home within the 2900 block of Washington Street. Shortly after 4 a.m., first responders with the Baton Rouge Fire Department were dispatched to the incident and found the vacant house engulfed in flames that were spreading... more » -
Officials search for arsonist behind overnight fire in College Drive area
June 5, 2021 4:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - An intentionally set blaze tore through a vacant apartment complex in a residential area off College Drive Friday night. Officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department say they rushed to the 2600 block of Balis Drive shortly before 10 p.m. and found several separate fires burning... more » -
Morgan City woman arrested for allegedly setting fire to estranged husband's property
June 3, 2021 1:03 PM
MORGAN CITY - A Morgan City woman has been arrested on accusations of intentionally setting her estranged husband's property on fire, according to Louisiana State Fire Marshal (SFM) deputies. Authorities say 37-year-old Monique Barilleaux was living in a mobile home that belonged to her estranged husband, and they believe... more » -
BRFD investigating overnight arson at vacant house
April 30, 2021 7:18 AM
BATON ROUGE- The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a vacant house fire late Thursday night that investigators believe was arson. The fire was reported around 11:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of South 10th street near Terrace Avenue. Officials with BRFD say when they arrived,... more » -
Two arson cases in the past week, one caused by man wearing nothing below the waist
April 10, 2021 7:14 PM
According to State Fire Marshal reports, two men were arrested for separate arson attempts involving children in the past week. On Friday around 3 a.m., firefighters responded to a house fire in Mamou, where a mobile home was set on fire. According to the report, 33-year-old James Rozas walked... more » -
Suspect wanted for allegedly setting an occupied apartment building on fire, according to BRFD
April 4, 2021 4:07 PM
BATON ROUGE - Officials are searching for a 37-year-old male, who is accused of intentionally setting a fire at an apartment building. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, Milton Maloid allegedly set a fire at the Choctaw Lodge Apartments at 4115 Mohican Prescott Crossover on Tuesday, March 30.... more » -
Eyewitnesses: What looked like a Molotov cocktail thrown into house before it erupted in flames Play Video
April 3, 2021 11:11 AM
BATON ROUGE - Eyewitnesses told firefighters, someone threw an item through a window of a home before it erupted into flames overnight. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said an overnight fire at 5918 Howell Drive was arson and described the fire as starting once the item was tossed through... more »