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• BRFD: Overnight apartment fire displaces 3 kids and 5 adults

  August 15, 2022 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An overnight fire at an apartment displaced three kids and five adults, according to Baton Rouge Fire Department. The fire happened on Clear Lake Avenue near Staring Lane around 3 a.m. this morning. BRFD said the fire was contained to a bathroom and was already... 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 »

• Pot left on stove sparked overnight apartment fire on Airline Highway

  April 18, 2022 6:25 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A pot left on a hot stove caused a fire at an apartment building while its tenants were seemingly asleep. The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to the fire around 2:15 a.m. Monday. Once inside the apartment, they found it filled with heavy smoke coming from... more »

• Mayor appoints new fire chief after longtime dept. leader retires

  December 23, 2021 1:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The new year will bring a new boss overseeing the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Thursday, Michael Kimble was appointed the new Chief of the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Kimble has worked as a first responder in East Baton Rouge since 2001, having served for both the... more »

• Wednesday night 72nd Avenue house fire ruled arson

  December 23, 2021 5:10 AM

  BATON ROUGE - An arsonist is responsible for setting a vacant home on fire late Wednesday night, officials say. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, it was around 11 p.m. when first responders were called to the 2100 block of 72nd Avenue regarding the blaze. Firefighters arrived... more »

• Large fire consumes vacant building in BR after overnight arson rekindled Play Video

  December 23, 2021 4:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A fire at a vacant building sparked again, prompting firefighters to deal with another raging inferno on St. Gerard Avenue Thursday morning. Initially, the fire department was called to a building at the corner of St. Gerard and Maple Drive around midnight. A fire was set... 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 »

• Four workers escape building collapse, gas-fueled fire Thursday Play Video

  November 25, 2021 12:58 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating a building collapse that resulted in a gas leak and fire at a building off Nicholson Drive Thursday. No one was injured at the scene, which was at a business located at 2615 Nicholson Drive between McKinley and Grant... more »

• House fire on Vickers Drive caused by unattended candle; four displaced

  November 25, 2021 8:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE - An unattended candle triggered a house fire in the La Belle Aire/ North Sherwood Forest area Wednesday evening. First responders with the Baton Rouge Fire Department were called to the 2000 block of Vickers Drive shortly before 7 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters noted that... more »

• Officials searching for arsonist behind Sunday night blaze on Pocahontas Street

  November 22, 2021 5:14 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Officials are searching for the arsonist responsible for a house fire set late Sunday night in north Baton Rouge. Personnel with the Baton Rouge Fire Department were called to the 2200 block of Pocahontas Street shortly after 11 p.m., Sunday. Upon arriving, first responders... more »

• Kitchen fire on Wenonah Street causes $25k in damages

  November 16, 2021 11:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Personnel with the Baton Rouge Fire Department were called to a house fire in north Baton Rouge, Tuesday morning. The fire broke out at a residence within the 3400 block of Wenonah Street shortly before 10 a.m. and officials say the blaze was the result of... 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 »

• Fire Officials: Tuesday night North 25th Street blaze under investigation

  November 10, 2021 4:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A small fire that broke out in a north Baton Rouge residential area remains under investigation Wednesday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, first responders were called to the 800 block of N. 25th Street shortly after 10:30 p.m., Tuesday. Upon arriving, firefighters... more »

• Residents of River Road apartment complex extinguish blaze caused by unattended candle

  November 2, 2021 5:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A candle that was left unattended in a River Road area apartment caused a fire that led to $20,000 in damages Monday afternoon. It was shortly before 3:30 p.m. when residents of Canterbury Square Apartments happened to walk by a unit that appeared to be on... more »

• Two injured in overnight blaze at Bienville Towers Apartments

  October 28, 2021 5:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Overnight Wednesday, a fire broke out in a College Drive apartment complex and two people on the second floor escaped by jumping from the second-story, injuring themselves in the process. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, the fire occurred at Bienville Towers Apartments and was... 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 »

• Audit finds payroll fraud at Baton Rouge Fire, hundreds received overtime while out sick Play Video

  September 29, 2021 5:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE- A payroll audit conducted by the city-parish of Baton Rouge found major problems at the Baton Rouge Fire Department and made a concerning conclusion about allegations of payroll fraud and malfeasance in office. CAO Darryl Gissel told the WBRZ Investigative Unit Wednesday that the mayor's office received... more »

• Student athletes, local first responders create mural honoring 9/11 victims and heroes Play Video

  September 25, 2021 8:10 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Saturday afternoon, volunteers from across Baton Rouge gathered to paint a special project. Together they created a tribute mural in honor of the people and first responders who were killed or injured in the attacks on 9/11. The mural is now on display for all to... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire officials investigate possible arson on Robbie Avenue

  September 23, 2021 5:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A vacant duplex structure caught fire Wednesday night and Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD) say the blaze may have been intentionally set. It was around 9 p.m. Wednesday when firefighters rushed to 12363 Robbie Avenue where they found fire damage to the building's roof and front.... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Dept to observe moment of silence in honor of 9/11 victims

  September 9, 2021 12:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD) will join the community this Saturday in honoring all who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 by observing a moment of silence at 7:46 a.m. on September 11, 2021. This marks the moment the first plane struck the World... more »

• Baton Rouge firefighters battle house fire on N. 17th Street

  September 3, 2021 10:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters battled flames and smoke at a South Baton Rouge residence Friday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, a blaze broke out in the 1800 block of N. 17th Street. Firefighters were called to the scene of the blaze shortly after 2... more »

• Firefighters extinguish blaze at vacant home on East Washington Street

  August 20, 2021 6:22 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A vacant home in Old South Baton Rouge was the scene of a house fire early Friday morning, officials say. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD), first responders were called to a home on East Washington Street at Colorado Street where they found a... 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 »

• 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 »

• Firefighters repair gas line at site of intentionally set house fire on E. Washington Street Play Video

  June 16, 2021 5:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A broken gas line was discovered at the site of an intentionally set house fire in Old South Baton Rouge, early Wednesday morning. According to a representative with the Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD), the fire broke out at a vacant home within the 300 block... more »

• Free COVID-19 vaccinations offered at Mall of Louisiana

  May 6, 2021 9:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Local officials say free COVID-19 vaccines are available to capital area residents ages 16 and older, at the Mall of Louisiana. The vaccinations, offered on the mall's ground level Food Court entrance, near the Williams-Sonoma store, are available to the public Thursday, May 6 from 11... 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 »

• Firefighters wrestle massive Sunday night blaze on North Flannery Road Play Video

  April 26, 2021 8:02 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A building along South Choctaw Drive's industrial area became the site of a massive fire on Sunday night, officials say. First responders with the Baton Rouge Fire Department rushed to the structure, located at 2323 North Flannery Road, around 10 p.m. and found fire coming from... more »

• Hit and run driver crashes into gas station pump, setting it ablaze early Wednesday Play Video

  April 21, 2021 7:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A vehicle crashed into a gas pump at a Baton Rouge gas station, causing a fire to break out at the pump on Wednesday morning. According to a representative with the Baton Rouge Fire Department, first responders were summoned to a Circle K gas station near... more »

• Accidental apartment fire occurs while repairing AC unit

  April 16, 2021 5:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Thursday night, officials were called to an apartment fire in north Baton Rouge. First responders with the Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD) say it was shortly after 8 p.m. when they rushed to an apartment building in the 700 block of North 22nd Street and... more »

• Early morning blaze in Old South Baton Rouge ruled arson

  April 6, 2021 8:16 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A Tuesday (April 6) morning fire broke out in one of Old South Baton Rouge's residential areas, officials say. Representatives of the Baton Rouge Fire Department report that the early morning blaze, which occurred within the 600 block of East Washington Street, was under control around... more »

• Photos: Crew escapes inferno aboard tugboat in Mississippi River Play Video

  March 17, 2021 10:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A tugboat caught fire in the Mississippi River along East Baton Rouge Parish, forcing crew members to abandon the vessel. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said the boat was engulfed in flames near Profit Island early Wednesday morning. Officials told WBRZ seven people were... more »

• Arsonist behind early morning house fire on East Polk Street

  March 15, 2021 6:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE - In the early morning hours of Monday (March 15), officials say a fire was intentionally set in a residential area off Highland Road in Old South Baton Rouge. Personnel with the Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD) confirm being dispatched to the 800 block of East Polk... more »

• Firefighters extinguish early morning blaze on East Belfair Drive

  February 18, 2021 7:49 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Early Thursday (Feb. 18) morning, a fire broke out at a home in a residential area between Fairfields Avenue and Washington Avenue. Officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department report being called to the 1900 block of East Belfair Drive shortly after 4 a.m. Upon... more »

• Person found dead after 'suspicious' house fire early Tuesday morning Play Video

  January 26, 2021 6:28 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Early Tuesday morning, a deadly fire broke out in a neighborhood off Plank Road. The Baton Rouge Fire Department says a man was found dead inside the home. Officials say they don't believe the victim lived in the house and are still investigating why he was... more »

• Officials search for arsonist behind overnight fire on Robbie Avenue

  January 20, 2021 6:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Early Wednesday morning, a fire was intentionally set at a home in a residential area near Windsor Place, just north of Florida Boulevard, officials say. First responders with the Baton Rouge Fire Department rushed to the 12300 block of Robbie Avenue shortly after midnight and found... more »

• Investigators search for arsonist behind devastating fire on Cate Avenue

  January 13, 2021 10:33 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Early Wednesday (Jan. 13.) morning, a fire was intentionally set in a town home situated just north of Florida Boulevard, near Windsor Place. Officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department say they rushed to the 12300 block of Cate Avenue, which is off Marque Ann Drive,... more »

• Faulty fireplace triggered Tuesday afternoon apartment fire on Ocean Drive

  December 2, 2020 7:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Tuesday (Dec. 1) afternoon, first responders were called to the scene of an apartment fire off Florida Boulevard, just west of Lobdell Boulevard. Officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD) report arriving at the Oceans Drive apartment shortly after 12 noon where they found... more »

• Malfunctioning heating unit causes Friday morning house fire on Old Hammond Highway

  November 20, 2020 10:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Friday (Nov. 20) morning a fire broke out at a residence along Old Hammond Highway. Officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD) were dispatched to the blaze, which occurred within the 8500 block of Old Hammond Highway, around 9 a.m. and saw heavy smoke... more »

• Two dogs killed in devastating weekend fire at N. Sherwood area automobile shop

  November 9, 2020 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - On Saturday (Nov. 7) morning, a Baton Rouge business off North Sherwood Forest Drive was devastated by a fire that killed two dogs, according to representatives with the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Firefighters rushed to the 1100 block of Darryl Drive around 9 a.m. to find... more »

• Church's Chicken on Plank Road sustains $100,000 in damages following kitchen fire

  November 4, 2020 8:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters say an issue with kitchen equipment led to an early morning fire in a popular fast food restaurant on Plank Road. According to representatives with the Baton Rouge Fire Department, fire crews were called to a Church's Chicken on Plank Road, around 3 a.m. Wednesday.... more »

• Alleged arsonist accused of starting dumpster fire in Baton Rouge

  October 19, 2020 9:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Authorities have arrested a man accused of setting fire to a dumpster earlier this year. The Baton Rouge Fire Department announced the arrest of Shay Michaelson, 42, Monday. Michaelson is tied to multiple incidents of arson that were reported in the Florida Boulevard and Wooddale Boulevard... more »

• Early morning house fire breaks out on North 47th Street

  October 5, 2020 8:07 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Fire crews are battling an early morning house fire in north Baton Rouge as of 7 a.m., Monday, according to officials with the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Crews were dispatched to a home within the 700 block of North 47th Street shortly before 7 a.m. on... more »

• Firefighters: Arsonist sets porch of Bartlett Street home on fire

  September 25, 2020 6:20 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Before sunrise on Friday, the Baton Rouge Fire Department battled an intentionally set fire that caused $10,000 in damages to a home off Choctaw Drive. The fire occurred within the 2800 block of Bartlett Street shortly before 4:45 a.m. When first responders arrived on scene they... more »

• Fire officials investigate cause of Monday morning blaze off McClelland Drive

  September 21, 2020 6:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Early Monday morning, first responders with the Baton Rouge Fire Department battled a house fire just north of Evangeline Street and off McClelland Drive around 5 a.m. Officials say the fire broke out in an unoccupied home within the 5700 block of Byron Avenue and report... more »

• Wednesday night house fire on N. 39th Street results in $40,000 loss

  September 17, 2020 6:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Five people were forced to flee their home on Wednesday night when a house fire broke out shortly after 8 p.m. in north Baton Rouge, representatives with the Baton Rouge Fire Department say. The blaze occurred within the 1700 block of N. 39th Street and firefighters... more »

• BRFD holds moment of silence for those killed during September 11 terrorist attack Play Video

  September 9, 2020 11:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department joined firefighters around the country in holding a 'moment of silence' on Friday morning to honor those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attack on the United States . The moment of silence occured at 7:46 a.m., which... more »