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  • More than 33K acres burned in historic Tiger Island wildfire

    August 29, 2023 2:19 PM

    MERRYVILLE - A wildfire that's been burning for more than a week in western Louisiana has doubled in size in recent days, stretching to cover more than 33,000 acres of land. It's now the largest in the state's history. An update from the state on Tuesday said the Tiger... more »
  • Family of 4 killed in Slidell house fire

    January 19, 2022 7:44 AM

    SLIDELL - Four people, including two small children, were killed after their home in St. Tammany Parish caught fire early Wednesday morning. Firefighters responded to the blaze around 1:30 a.m. in the Eden Isles subdivision in Slidell. The St. Tammany Parish Fire Department said the fire was out by... 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 »
  • BRFD responds to six carbon monoxide calls overnight

    August 31, 2021 10:50 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD) responded to six calls of carbon monoxide overnight, caused by generator use in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Over 100,000 residents in the city are still without power after Hurricane Ida without any clear date of when it will be restored.... more »
  • Man upset at ex's new boyfriend allegedly had his truck set on fire

    June 15, 2021 1:01 PM

    TALLULAH - A man was arrested after he allegedly had a friend set fire to a truck belonging to his former girlfriend's new boyfriend. The state fire marshal's office identified the suspects as Joshua White, 32, and Ernest Wilson, 27. On June 10, deputies responded to a call... more »
  • New Orleans man severely burned in car fire

    May 10, 2021 7:23 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - A man burned over 50 percent of his body in a Monday morning car fire. The incident occurred around 10:39 a.m. in the 2300 block of Forstall Street. The victim was cutting the car up for scrap metal when the fire ignited, authorities said. Firefighters... more »
  • Crews extinguish fire at vacant building on Highland Road

    April 4, 2021 12:08 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Officials are investigating a fire that broke out a at a vacant building on Highland Road Saturday night. Around 9:30 p.m. the Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a building located on the corner of Highland Road and Taft Street in regards to flames erupting from... more »
  • Crews put out major house fire in Morganza

    January 30, 2021 6:11 PM

    MORGANZA - Firefighters put out a blaze at a home in Morganza Saturday afternoon. Around 1 p.m. multiple fire crews responded to the 400 block of Robertson Road. When crews arrived on the scene they found a home fully engulfed in flames. According to a source, a mother... more »
  • Mobile home blaze kills one person in Ville Platte

    May 25, 2020 5:10 PM

    VILLE PLATTE - Firefighters found a dead body inside of a trailer that was engulfed in flames. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire that claimed one life Sunday night. Around 11:30 p.m. fire crews responded to the 5500 block of St. Landry Highway in reference... more »
  • Trailer engulfed in flames injures one person

    May 23, 2020 10:37 PM

    ST. GEORGE - Firefighters responded to a travel trailer engulfed in flames Saturday evening. Around 6:50 p.m. the Baton Rouge and St. George Fire Departments were dispatched to a trailer on fire at the Cedarcrest Southmoor Mobile Home Park. When officials arrived on scene they found a person... more »
  • House fire near Gus Young Ave. believed to be arson, firefighters say

    April 5, 2020 4:02 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A vacant house caught fire Sunday afternoon. Around 1 p.m. the Baton Rouge Fire Department responded a vacant house located at 1674 N. 44th St. near Gus Young Ave. When firefighters arrived they found flames coming from the back of the house. The blaze was... more »
  • Six people escape blazing house fire on Robertson St.

    March 1, 2020 10:52 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 5900 block of Robertson Avenue Sunday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, the fire was caused by combustibles being placed too close to a lamp. When fire crews arrived on scene they found heavy smoke... more »
  • Fire causes heavy damage to home on Braddock Street

    January 9, 2019 5:37 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Emergency crews responded to a house fire on Braddock Street near I-10 on Wednesday. The blaze was reported just before 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the 1600 block of Braddock Street. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, responders arrived on the scene and found smoke... more »
  • Fire crews investigating massive blaze in Denham Springs

    December 28, 2018 6:06 PM

    LIVINGSTON PARISH - Fire crews are examining what remains after a large fire at a Denham Springs home. The fire was reported around noon Friday at 9345 Springfield Road. It took more than 25 firefighters an hour and 20 minutes to put out the blaze, and investigators remain... more »
  • TRAFFIC UPDATE: I10 West OPEN at Highland Road following car fire

    November 30, 2018 7:55 AM

    BATON ROUGE- I10 West at Highland Road is now open following its closer due to a car fire according to DOTD. Fire crews are on the scene, they say the blaze followed a two vehicle crash, both cars caught on fire. There are no injuries. Heavy traffic... more »
  • Price LeBlanc employee arrested for arson after attempting to burn down the dealership

    November 20, 2018 7:23 AM

    BATON ROUGE- Officials have arrested a Price LeBlanc employee after she allegedly attempted to set the dealership on fire. Dymond West was arrested after admitting she tried to set Price LeBlanc Toyota ablaze. The incident happened around 11:30 Monday morning at the Price LeBlanc dealership on Airline Hwy. ... more »
  • Woman burns deputy with cigarette while getting arrested for animal cruelty charges

    July 21, 2017 2:42 PM

    WASHINGTON PARISH – A woman was arrested on charges of animal cruelty and resisting officers on Thursday after deputies found three malnourished dogs in an abandoned house in the area. According to the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to reports of dogs killing a neighbor's chickens... more »
  • Police: Man throws woman out of car in front of children, threatens to burn down house

    July 12, 2017 4:33 PM

    BATON ROUGE – A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly throwing a woman out of a vehicle while her children were present and then threatening to set fire to a house belonging to the woman's mother. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 27-year-old Carey Gene Sanders on... more »
  • Ascension to flush out water system with chlorine burn Play Video

    May 8, 2017 7:15 PM

    ASCENSION – Thousands of Ascension Parish residents could see some changes to their water as the parish is flushing out its system with chemicals. Starting on Monday, the west side of Ascension Parish could see discoloration, a possible odor or maybe even a different taste in their water. It's all... more »
  • BRFD: Lightning strike starts house fire on Melrose Boulevard

    May 3, 2017 8:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Crews responded to a house fire that on Melrose Boulevard Wednesday night. The fire was reported around 7:45 p.m. in the 5100 block of Melrose Boulevard. Upon arrival, homeowners informed firefighters that lightning had hit the house and started the fire. According to the Baton... more »
  • Neighbor, firefighters rescue pets from house fire on Parkoaks Drive

    April 26, 2017 10:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two family pets were rescued from a house fire on Parkoaks Drive Wednesday afternoon. Crews responded to the fire in the 4800 block of Parkoaks Drive just after 6:10 p.m.. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, the fire originated on the home's rear porch and... more »
  • BRFD: House fire started from woman smoking cigarette on couch

    April 26, 2017 9:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Firefighters put out a house fire that was started when a resident noticed a fire in her sofa. Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 1900 block of Tennessee Street around 4:45 p.m. According to Baton Rouge Fire Department officials, the fire was caused... more »
  • Report: Wisconsin woman suffers second-degree burns after Fitbit explodes

    April 24, 2017 3:51 PM

    WISCONSIN – A Wisconsin woman's Fitbit fitness tracker exploded while she was wearing it, resulting in second-degree burns on her arm, ABC News reported. Dina Mithell said she owned her Fitbit Flex 2 for two weeks when the fitness tracking device allegedly caught fire on her arm while reading... more »
  • 96-year-old woman killed in Deville fire

    April 1, 2017 8:08 PM

    DEVILLE - Fire marshals are investigating a residential fire that killed a 96-year-old woman Friday night. Crews responded to the fire on Truman Cole Road around 7 p.m. Friday. Upon arrival, firefighters found the home completely engulfed in flames with the roof collapsed. After suppressing the fire, crews... more »
  • Officials announce statewide burn ban lifted

    November 21, 2016 4:00 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Officials announced that the statewide burn ban has been lifted. The burn ban that prohibited outdoor burning was issued on Nov. 5 due to extremely dry conditions in the state, according to officials. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning and Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain... more »
  • Burn ban issued for most of Louisiana

    November 5, 2016 12:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A statewide burn ban has been issued for most parishes in Louisiana due to extremely dry conditions within the state, officials said. State Fire Marshal H. "Butch" Browning and the Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain issued a cease and desist order for all private burning,... more »
  • Burn advisory issued for part of West Feliciana Parish

    October 27, 2016 10:45 AM

    WEST FELICIANA – A burn advisory has been issued for the Fire Protection District No. 1 of West Feliciana Parish. The advisory is in effect from noon, Oct. 27, until further notice. Weather conditions in West Feliciana Parish are contributing to an increased fire risk. Anyone planning to burn... more »
  • State lawmaker makes bribe-like accusation Play Video

    May 4, 2016 8:08 PM

    BATON ROUGE- A state representative has accused a well respected lobbying firm of making him a shady offer. Representative Terry Brown (I-Colfax) said Wednesday a lobbyist with Southern Strategy Group in Baton Rouge offered to shower his district with corporate investments if he agreed to kill a bill he's... more »
  • This year's popular Christmas present is sending people to the hospital Play Video

    December 29, 2015 5:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - It's the new skateboard, but with less work. Hoverboards were one of the most popular gifts this season. Now, the hospital is becoming a regular spot for some riders. Baton Rouge General said they've seen around ten people come in after falling off their boards.... more »
  • Burn ban lifted after heavy La. rains

    October 26, 2015 4:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A heavy, soaking rain this weekend caused state fire authorities to life Louisiana's burn ban on Monday. The State Fire Marshal's Office and the Department of Agriculture and Forestry agreed the ban should be lifted Monday evening at 6 p.m. after the rains reduced the chance... more »
  • Father arrested after child is taken to hospital

    October 22, 2015 4:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Police said they have arrested a 5-week-old girl's father on child cruelty charges. Charles Robinson is in custody after the child showed up at a Baton Rouge hospital with severe burns. Cpl. Don Coppola said the 5-week-old girl arrived at the hospital with burns on... more »
  • Parts of La., Miss. experiencing extreme drought

    October 15, 2015 11:47 AM

    BATON ROUGE - After seeing less than an inch of rain in the past 30 days, parts of our area stretching north from I-12 are now in extreme drought. 8.89 inches of rain ranks fourth for all-time lowest 90-day totals from mid-July to mid-October. The... more »

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