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• Fire crews respond to garage fire on Goodwood Avenue in Baton Rouge Play Video

  May 22, 2026 5:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE— Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a garage fire early Friday morning. The fire happened just after midnight on Goodwood Avenue. Fire officials said that the fire was coming from a shed, and it started along a wall where some appliances were plugged in. No... more »

• 32 new recruits start training to become Baton Rouge firefighters Play Video

  May 19, 2026 2:14 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Thirty-two rookie firefighters started training to join the Baton Rouge Fire Department this week. The class was full Tuesday during the first day of the academy, with Mayor-President Sid Edwards stopping by BRFD Headquarters to speak to the recruits. He said that... more »

• BRFD puts out attic fire caused by work light along Overton Drive

  May 7, 2026 8:11 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge firefighters put out a fire in the attic of an Overton Drive home on Wednesday. The fire, which BRFD crews responded to around 2:23 p.m., was caused by an electric work light inside the attic near the air conditioning unit. Firefighters found light smoke... more »

• BRFD crews respond to Desoto Drive fire; investigators say they do not suspect foul play Play Video

  April 24, 2026 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge firefighters responded to a fire in a neighborhood off Thomas Road on Friday morning. The Desoto Drive house fire broke out around 7:12 a.m., with fire crews arriving around seven minutes later to find heavy smoke coming from the home. Firefighters found that... more »

• Byron Street house ruled total loss after electrical malfunction causes fire Play Video

  April 20, 2026 11:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge firefighters put out a fire caused by a malfunctioning electrical system in a home along Byron Street on Monday morning. Firefighters arrived at the home around 8:18 a.m. to find it entirely engulfed in flames. All seven occupants were safe outside, BRFD added. ... more »

• BRFD: Early-morning house fire on Bawell Street started by resident smoking in bed

  April 19, 2026 9:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire on Bawell Street early Sunday morning. Firefighters say they arrived at the scene around 2:40 a.m. Officials say light smoke was coming from the house. Fire officials say one man was removed from the home,... more »

• BRFD crews put out fire along Marcellious Lane; home ruled total loss Play Video

  April 9, 2026 12:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department put out a Marcellious Lane house fire Thursday morning. Firefighters responded to the fire along Marcellious near South Boulevard around 7:22 a.m. to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the house. The sole occupant of the... more »

• Baton Rouge firefighters put out house fire along Sherwood Street Play Video

  April 7, 2026 10:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A home on Sherwood Street caught fire Tuesday morning, Baton Rouge Fire officials said. BRFD units responded to the fire around 6:36 a.m. to find smoke and flames coming from the rear of the home. All occupants of the home were safe outside, BRFD added. ... more »

• WATCH: BRFD investigating early morning fire at vacant Convention Street home as arson Play Video

  April 7, 2026 10:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE — An early Tuesday morning fire at a home along Convention Street is being investigated as arson, investigators with the Baton Rouge Fire Department said. The fire in the vacant home started around 4:42 a.m., with firefighters responding shortly afterwards. Crews arrived to find the home fully... more »

• BRFD responds to apartment fire along Alvin Dark Avenue; unit ruled total loss Play Video

  April 6, 2026 7:13 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge firefighters responded to an apartment fire along Alvin Dark Avenue; investigators say it was ruled a total loss. The fire at the Tiger Den apartment complex, formerly known as Tiger Plaza, was first reported around 3:33 a.m., with crews arriving shortly afterwards. Within 35... more »

• One person injured in crash at corner of Nicholson Drive, West McKinley Street

  April 3, 2026 1:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE — One person was injured in a crash involving a car and a pickup truck early Friday afternoon along Nicholson Drive. Officials told WBRZ that the crash happened around 12:15 p.m. on Nicholson at the corner of West McKinley Street. Baton Rouge Police, EMS and Baton... more »

• BRFD puts out early morning house fire in subdivision off Sherwood Forest Boulevard Play Video

  April 3, 2026 8:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A house in a subdivision off Sherwood Forest Boulevard caught fire early Friday morning. Firefighters arrived at the Bellglade Drive home around 5:23 a.m. to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the back of the home. Both of the home's occupants were outside and unharmed... more »

• Coroner: 68-year-old, 74-year-old dead in Bywood Avenue house fire that also left two injured Play Video

  March 20, 2026 2:27 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A 68-year-old and a 74-year-old died in a fatal house fire off South Choctaw Drive earlier this week. The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner's Office says that 68-year-old Brenda Jordan and 74-year-old Marcia Kahn died in the Thursday morning fire that happened along Bywood Avenue around... more »

• BRFD: Flammable materials being stored too close to water heater causes Sumrall Drive home to catch fire Play Video

  March 20, 2026 7:31 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Sumrall Drive home caught fire early Friday morning. According to Baton Rouge Fire officials, crews responded to the house fire at 12:47 a.m. to find flames covering 25 percent of the home. Five people — two adults and three children — safely made it outside... more »

• BRFD: 2 dead, 2 injured in early Thursday morning fire off South Choctaw Drive Play Video

  March 19, 2026 6:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people are dead and two others were hospitalized after an early Thursday morning fire off South Choctaw Drive. Baton Rouge Fire crews responded to the fire along Bywood Avenue around 3:45 a.m. Firefighters put out the fire by 4:30 a.m., but first responders remained on... more »

• BRFD: Juvenile charged with aggravated arson following fire in Scotlandville school bathroom Play Video

  March 18, 2026 11:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A juvenile was charged with aggravated arson following a fire at Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy. According to Baton Rouge Fire Department investigators, the fire was set on Tuesday, around 1:16 p.m. at the school on Elmgrove Garden Drive. The fire had been extinguished by the time... more »

• Main Street home ruled total loss after early Wednesday morning house fire Play Video

  March 18, 2026 8:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge firefighters put out a house fire early Wednesday morning along Main Street. Crews arrived at the home, which is between North 25th and North 26th streets along Main, around 5:24 a.m. Within 20 minutes, the fire was under control. Officials said that when... more »

• Ahead of 41st Wearin of the Green parade, officials remind everyone to keep safety in mind Play Video

  March 13, 2026 7:38 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Ahead of the 41st Wearin’ of the Green St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday, officials are reminding everyone to keep safety in mind. The Baton Rouge Fire Department is asking people not to park in ways that block side streets. Last year, they say emergency vehicles... more »

• Vacant structure declared total loss after fire on Spain Street, BRPD investigating

  February 13, 2026 12:50 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating a fire on Spain Street that resulted in the total loss of a vacant building. Officials said they observed heavy flames Thursday night, with the call coming in at 8:26 p.m. No injuries were reported, but the structure was... more »

• Man tied to previous arsons arrested after allegedly paying someone to light woman's car on fire Play Video

  February 12, 2026 11:35 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Fire investigators said they arrested a man who they believe may have paid another person to light a car on fire. According to BRFD, crews responded to a vehicle that caught fire on Feb. 3 around 2:51 a.m. After speaking to the owner of... more »

• St. George, Baton Rouge fire crews respond to fire at Ideal Market along Burbank; no injuries reported Play Video

  January 30, 2026 11:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge and St. George fire departments responded to a fire at Ideal Market along Burbank Drive near Staring Lane on Friday morning. No injuries were reported, and the building was empty when the fire was reported around 9:30 a.m. By 10:05 a.m., the... more »

• Home along North 46th Street catches fire, two people saved Play Video

  January 27, 2026 12:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Fire crews put out a fire at a home along North 46th Street near Gus Young Avenue on Tuesday morning. A spokesperson for the fire department told WBRZ that they first received a call about the fire around 11:12 a.m. Two people inside the... more »

• Fire crews respond to house fire on Paige Street in Baton Rouge Play Video

  January 27, 2026 4:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a vacant house fire on Paige Street. The fire happened around 11:30 p.m. Monday night. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke coming from the back of the house. Fire officials say that no one was at the... more »

• BRFD: Man in jail on homicide charges allegedly set fire to car in October, charged with arson Play Video

  January 26, 2026 12:32 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Fire Department officials said Monday an alleged murder suspect is being charged after he arson investigators said he set fire to a car connected to a killing in October 2025. Jemile Causey, 19, was booked with simple arson connected to the Oct. 8 vehicle... more »

• Fire officials urge capital area residents to be prepared as winter weather approaches Play Video

  January 22, 2026 8:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Ahead of the winter weather expected to hit the capital region this weekend, fire officials urge you to make sure you are prepared. If you are using space heaters, make sure they have space! Keep them at least 3 feet from combustible materials, place them on... more »

• Fire crews put out Mississippi Street fire; BRFD says cause was discarded leaves that caught fire Play Video

  January 21, 2026 12:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Fire officials said that a Wednesday morning house fire along Mississippi Street was caused by discarded leaves that caught fire in a trash can. Fire crews arrived at the scene around 9:46 a.m., and the fire was put out within 10 minutes. BRFD... more »

• Vacant Congress Boulevard apartment catches fire; BRFD investigating as arson Play Video

  January 6, 2026 7:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A vacant apartment caught fire early Tuesday morning along Congress Boulevard in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Fire crews responded to the scene around 1:51 a.m. and put the fire out within 10 minutes before it could cause significant damage. The fire started when a mattress... more »

• Three taken to hospital after early morning vehicle fire along I-10 westbound near Washington Street Play Video

  January 1, 2026 8:57 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Three people were taken to the hospital Thursday morning after a vehicle fire along I-10 westbound at the Washington Street exit. Baton Rouge Fire officials said that crews responded to the crash around 2:45 a.m. and found two people sitting on the side of the interstate... more »

• WBRZ FLASHBACK: The Caterie, Claitor's Bookstore catch fire along Perkins Road Play Video

  January 1, 2026 7:29 AM

  BATON ROUGE — This week in WBRZ history, a fire destroyed The Caterie and the neighboring Claitor's Bookstore and Southdowns Liquor along Perkins Road. The fire, which happened on Jan. 1, 2010, burned through the night as the 2010s began. It wasn't until noon on New Year's Day that... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to early morning house fire on Parkmeadow Avenue Play Video

  December 27, 2025 10:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to an early morning house fire on Parkmeadow Avenue on Saturday. According to the department, fire crews arrived around 2 a.m. to find the home completely engulfed in flames with the occupants safely outside. The occupants reported finding a... more »

• Fire crews respond to house fire started in fireplace on North Acadian Thruway Play Video

  December 16, 2025 3:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire on North Acadian Thruway around 12 a.m. Tuesday morning. When firefighters arrived, they saw smoke coming from the roof of the house. Fire officials said that the fire started when a fireplace was left burning after... more »

• Fire officials tell public to check fire alarms as temperatures continue to dip below freezing Play Video

  December 15, 2025 12:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Fire officials in Baton Rouge say that now is a good time to check your smoke alarms, especially as temperatures dip below freezing. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal says that this year, 82 people have died in 63 house fires, and only two of these homes... more »

• BRFD responds to Monday evening house fire on Keokuk Street

  December 1, 2025 10:47 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department extinguished a house fire on Keokuk Street Monday evening. BRFD said it responded to a house around 6:30 p.m. Monday, firefighters arrived to find the front of the house engulfed in flames. Officials say crews were able to contain the fire... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire quickly puts out early morning house fire along North 36th Street off North Acadian Play Video

  October 29, 2025 7:52 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Firefighters worked to put out a house fire off North Acadian Thruway in Baton Rouge on Wednesday morning. The fire, which started around 5:36 a.m. along North 36th Street, engulfed the home in flames, Baton Rouge Fire Public Information Officer Billy Zachary told WBRZ. "Several... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department put out electrical fire at house on Dalton Street Play Video

  September 30, 2025 9:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department put out a house fire Tuesday night on Dalton Street. The fire was first reported around 8:13 p.m. along Dalton Street off Plank Road. Within 30 minutes, the fire was contained to the front portion of the home, but the rest... more »

• Man accused of setting Glen Oaks Drive house on fire arrested on arson charges Play Video

  September 24, 2025 10:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man accused of setting a fire at a Glen Oaks Drive home was arrested on arson charges. Joseph Morgan IV, 31, was charged with simple arson on Tuesday after the Sept. 5 house fire. According to Baton Rouge Fire officials, the Glen Oaks Drive... more »

• Mayor's plan to merge EMS, BRFD moving forward less than week after pause ordered by judge Play Video

  August 26, 2025 9:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards' plan to merge EMS services with the Baton Rouge Fire Department is moving forward after a brief pause spurred on by a temporary restraining order last week. The Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board voted Monday morning to expand Baton Rouge Fire... more »

• Fire officials investigating after warehouse catches fire on Delplaza Drive

  June 26, 2025 3:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A warehouse attached to a commercial building on Deplaza Drive caught fire Thursday morning, the Baton Rouge Fire Department said. BRFD said they were able to bring the fire under control before it spread to nearby businesses, but three units closest to the fire did get... more »

• Mayor-President announces plan to merge Baton Rouge Fire with Baton Rouge EMS Play Video

  June 23, 2025 2:53 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department and Baton Rouge EMS are being merged into a single entity, the Mayor-President’s Office announced Monday afternoon. According to a news release, the consolidation would focus on reducing duplication in administrative and operational areas. Officials said that the merger will be... more »

• Firefighters rescue four kittens trapped in engine Play Video

  May 7, 2025 3:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Firefighters rescued four tiny kittens that were stuck in an engine. Feline rescue Cat Haven said that a woman drove into the parking lot Tuesday right before they were closing for the evening. They said she was frantic, telling rescuers she heard tiny meows... more »

• Highland Park Drive house catches fire, ruled total loss Tuesday afternoon; BRFD looking for cause Play Video

  May 6, 2025 6:39 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Highland Park Drive house was ruled a total loss after a fire broke out in its attic Tuesday afternoon. When firefighters responded to the Highland Park Drive home just off Highland Road around 3:13 p.m., smoke poured from underneath the carport. The fire, which was... more »

• Trash fire caused thousands in damages to Baton Rouge home Play Video

  April 14, 2025 8:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A trash fire that was too close to a Baton Rouge home spread to the building, causing thousands in damages. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said crews were called to Glen Oaks Drive around 10:40 p.m. Sunday. The homeowner said they thought a fire inside a... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department investigating cause of massive fire that destroyed century old building Play Video

  March 20, 2025 5:36 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department is still investigating what caused a 100-year-old building to catch fire Wednesday afternoon. The fire blocked off a section of North 22nd and Gracie streets for hours as the building, originally opened in 1924 as Hosea's Cleaner, went up in flames.... more »

• Walmart on College Drive evacuated after firefighters were called over shorted outlet Play Video

  January 14, 2025 3:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Walmart on College Drive was evacuated Tuesday afternoon after smoke started coming out of the store's heating system, Baton Rouge Fire officials said. Baton Rouge Fire began investigating the "light smoke" and the store's employees evacuated the store out of precaution. Firefighters said the smoke... more »

• Firefighter under investigation for driving unit to home in another parish against department policy Play Video

  October 23, 2024 4:29 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A member of the Baton Rouge Fire Department Hazmat Division accused of driving his department-issued truck home to another parish was placed under investigation Wednesday. According to city-parish ordinance, that's not allowed. The marked BRFD unit was seen last week exiting the interstate in Albany.... more »

• Vacant home ruled total loss after early-morning fire Play Video

  September 10, 2024 7:01 AM

  BATON ROUGE - A vacant home was destroyed an early-morning fire started in its attic. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the fire was called in shortly after 3 a.m. to a home on Tuscacora Street. Heavy flames were coming from the roof. The fire was contained to... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department keeping firefighters cool during excess heat Play Video

  August 6, 2024 6:46 PM

  BATON ROUGE - With temperatures across the capital region topping 100 degrees, firefighters are taking extra steps to stay cool. At the Baton Rouge Fire Department, safety officer Trent Rogillio says crews are working on a rotated schedule when they go to battle a blaze. Extra manpower is stationed... more »

• Greenway Drive home catches fire after blaze starts in carport Play Video

  August 3, 2024 9:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A Greenway Drive house went up in flames Saturday evening after a storage area in the home's carport caught fire, fire officials said. The fire, which started around 6:09 p.m. and was contained by 6:17 p.m., caused $90,000 in damage, Baton Rouge Fire said. The fire... more »

• Fire department investigating overnight vacant house fire Play Video

  July 25, 2024 6:46 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Investigators are looking into the cause of a vacant house fire that happened late Wednesday night. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the fire started at a vacant home on Central Road shortly before midnight. Fire was found in the kitchen and one of the bedrooms... more »

• Amount of vacant house fires in 2024 not alarming Baton Rouge fire officials Play Video

  June 18, 2024 6:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - W hat may seem to be an abnormal amount of vacant house fires may just be the standard. Twenty vacant structure fires have popped up in the capital area in the first six months of 2024. Baton Rouge Fire Department Spokesperson Curt Monte says it is... more »

• Pot left unattended causes fire that displaced three residents Monday

  May 21, 2024 9:12 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Three people were displaced after an unattended pot started a house fire Monday afternoon. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the fire started shortly before 4 p.m. Monday when one of the residents of the home on Sycamore Street off Evangeline started cooking something but left... more »

• BRFD: Vacant home catches fire, declared total loss; no foul play suspected Play Video

  May 20, 2024 10:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Monday morning fire that damaged most of a vacant Prescott Road duplex is being investigated by the Baton Rouge Fire Department. The fire started around 2 a.m. Monday morning, with firefighters arriving shortly after to see flames coming from the windows of one side of... 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 »

• 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 »

• Fire damages storage building of Baton Rouge restaurant

  February 11, 2022 9:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Heavy fire damaged a storage area behind a Florida Boulevard restaurant Friday evening. The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a fire at Shanghai Palace restaurant at the corner of Florida Boulevard and N Donmoor Avenue around 6:20 p.m. Friday. Crews arrived to find heavy... 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 »

• Baton Rouge daycare burned in Sunday fire

  January 9, 2022 6:06 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A daycare caught on fire around 6:30 a.m. Sunday and it took firefighters nearly two hours to have the blaze under control. The Baton Rouge and St. George fire departments responded to a Raising Angels Learning Center on Haymarket Avenue, according to the department. Fire... more »

• Unattended candle fire leaves Baton Rouge family homeless

  January 8, 2022 7:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a Monet Dr apartment fire caused by an unattended candle Saturday afternoon. When firefighters arrived at the scene, all occupants of the home were safe outside, and heavy smoke and fire were coming from the upstairs apartment. Firefighters... more »

• WATCH: Power lines surge as crews battle raging house fire in Baton Rouge Play Video

  December 17, 2021 2:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters were met with massive flames and sparking power lines while responding to a house fire in Baton Rouge Friday. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the blaze happened around noon at a house on Packard Street near Stutz Street. The department said the fire... more »

• Investigators searching for arsonist responsible for Saturday night house fire

  August 15, 2021 12:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A vacant house was intentionally set on fire Saturday night on N. 29th street, investigators say. According to Baton Rouge Fire Department investigators, firefighters were called to the house within the 1100 block of N. 29th street at 11:54 p.m. A rear storage area was engulfed... 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 »

• 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 »

• 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 »