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• Person transported in critical condition following fire on Jefferson Highway recovering, according to BRFD Play Video

  May 25, 2026 12:58 PM

  ST. GEORGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department shared that a person transported to the hospital in critical condition is recovering following a fire on Jefferson Highway on Thursday. On Thursday, the fire department found the person outside suffering from smoke inhalation after a kitchen caught on fire at... more »

• Driver extracted from vehicle after early morning crash along Highway 398 in Assumption Parish

  May 25, 2026 12:35 PM

  LABADIEVILLE — The Labadieville Volunteer Fire Department, along with the Bayou L'Ourse Volunteer Fire Department, responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 398 early Monday morning. According to the fire department, crews arrived to find one vehicle on its side off the roadway with the driver needing to be... more »

• SGFD puts out structure fire along Grand Way Avenue; investigators say it was cause by lightning strike

  May 23, 2026 1:44 PM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department responded to a structure fire along Grand Way Avenue off Nicholson Drive on Saturday just before noon that firefighters say was caused by a lightning strike. Fire crews were able to put the fire under control within 20 minutes. St.... more »

• Popular Kentwood barbecue restaurant left severely burned following Saturday morning fire Play Video

  May 23, 2026 10:24 AM

  KENTWOOD — A popular barbecue restaurant in Kentwood was left severely burned following an early Saturday morning fire. Officials said Hart's Bar-B-Que and Seafood caught fire around 12:30 a.m., leaving the restaurant with "much" damage. "Hart's Bar-B-Que has been one of Kentwood's thriving businesses for many years and... more »

• 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 »

• Pickup truck catches fire on Airline Highway at Old Hammond Highway

  May 18, 2026 3:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Flames and thick, black smoke were seen billowing from a pickup truck on Airline Highway at the intersection of Old Hammond Highway on Monday afternoon. Firefighters were seen battling the vehicle fire as first responders redirected traffic. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said no... more »

• Voters turn down tax renewals for two fire protection districts in Pointe Coupee Parish Play Video

  May 16, 2026 8:34 PM

  MORGANZA – Voters in the Batchelor and Morganza areas on Saturday rejected separate votes on property taxes that would have benefited their local fire districts. Near Batchelor, voters in Fire Protection District No. 1 turned down a 6.8-mill property tax that would have raised about $239,500 a year through... more »

• Nottoway Plantation owners file lawsuit a year after mansion burns down Play Video

  May 15, 2026 4:29 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The owners of the Nottoway Plantation, which burned down a year ago, have filed a lawsuit against the Iberville Parish government. The Nottoway Plantation, the largest in the South, burned down on May 15, 2025. The lawsuit, which includes Parish President Chris Daigle and the City... more »

• Utility pole fire shuts down Highland Road at railroad tracks near Old Perkins Road Play Video

  May 11, 2026 10:05 AM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department responded to a utility pole on fire on Highland Road at the railroad tracks near Old Perkins Road on Monday. The department said Highland Road was shut down in both directions. SGFD confirmed around 2:30 p.m. that the scene was... more »

• Hammond Fire Department responds to early morning house fire on Washington Drive

  May 11, 2026 9:18 AM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Fire Department responded to a house fire early Monday morning on Washington Drive. According to the department, the fire began around 6:08 a.m. when crews arrived to find a single-wide mobile home on fire. Fire crews quickly contained the flames. There were no reported... more »

• Crash blocks roadway on Highland Road near Woodleigh Drive

  May 9, 2026 11:05 AM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department is currently responding to a crash on Highland Road that has left the roadway closed. According to the department, the crash has caused the road to be blocked near the intersection of Woodleigh Drive by the Observatory. Drivers in the... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department arrests man for arson in connection with house fire in Zachary Play Video

  May 8, 2026 9:56 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department arrested a man on Thursday in connection with a Tuesday house fire on New Weis Road in Zachary. The department arrested 30-year-old Nicholas Spann following an investigation conducted in conjunction with the Zachary Fire Department. Investigators said the fire began... more »

• Man arrested for allegedly setting trash compactor on fire two days in a row

  May 7, 2026 4:27 PM

  ST. GEORGE — A man was arrested for allegedly setting fire to his apartment complex's trash compactor two days in a row. The St. George Fire Department said that around 3:30 a.m. on April 14, it responded to a fire at Tapestry at Long Farms apartments off Antioch Road.... 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 »

• St. George Fire Department responds to crash on Highland Road

  May 4, 2026 8:38 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Crews with the St. George Fire Department are currently on the scene of a crash on Highland Road at the intersection of Boulevard Louisiane. The crash left both lanes of Highland blocked. Drivers in the area should use caution or seek alternative routes. more »

• Baton Rouge firefighters put out Wednesday morning house fire along Adams Avenue Play Video

  April 29, 2026 2:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge firefighters put out a house fire along Adams Avenue on Wednesday morning. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said it was called to the home just after 11 a.m. When they arrived, firefighters found smoke coming from the side of the home. A fire... more »

• Fire, first responder crews extinguish overnight fire at Shell Norco refinery Play Video

  April 28, 2026 7:12 AM

  NORCO — Fire and first responder crews responded to an overnight fire at the Shell Norco refinery, with crews still working Tuesday morning to extinguish the flames. The fire was first reported on Monday evening at one of the refinery’s process units. By 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Shell... more »

• Volunteer fire departments respond to mobile home fire in Bayou Vista

  April 27, 2026 11:29 PM

  BAYOU VISTA —The Berwick Volunteer Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire on Sebbys Lane in Bayou Vista on Saturday afternoon. According to the department, firefighters arrived around 3:45 p.m. to find heavy smoke and fire conditions coming from a mobile home. Crews containing volunteers from multiple... more »

• House fire on Broad Court caused by portable air conditioning unit powered by extension cord

  April 27, 2026 5:50 PM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department responded to a Sunday night house fire on Broad Court. According to the department, fire crews arrived around 8:10 p.m. to find smoke coming from a single-story residence. Firefighters extinguished the flames within minutes before checking for extension into the... more »

• Livingston Parish fire chief disciplined; board names acting chief in meantime Play Video

  April 27, 2026 3:17 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A Livingston Parish fire chief is being disciplined after allegedly using a racial slur during a meeting, and the fire district board has named an acting chief. In early April, allegations surfaced that Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 5 Chief Joe Koczrowski used a slur during... more »

• Fire crews respond to Sunday night structure fire on Broad Court

  April 26, 2026 10:00 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Crews with the St. George Fire Department are currently on the scene of a working structure fire at the 13700 block of Broad Court. The department asks that the public please avoid the area at this time. No additional information was immediately available. more »

• St. George Fire Department responds to structure fire on Starwood Court near Gardere Lane

  April 26, 2026 4:44 PM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department is currently on the scene of a structure fire at the 8100 block of Starwood Court near the intersection of Port Drive off Gardere Lane. Officials ask that the public please avoid the area at this time. more »

• Car crashes into home on Charleston Villa Drive early Saturday morning Play Video

  April 25, 2026 1:41 PM

  ST. GEORGE — A vehicle crashed into a residence on Charleston Villa Drive early Saturday morning, according to the St. George Fire Department. Fire officials said the incident occurred around 2:07 a.m., with crews arriving to find a vehicle fully inside a single-story residence with fire showing. As... more »

• House fire shuts down Hatchell Lane in Denham Springs, police say Play Video

  April 24, 2026 11:53 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — A house fire along Hatchell Lane has shut down the road in Denham Springs until crews get it under control. Denham Springs Police said the carport area of a home caught fire, and firefighters are actively working to put it out. Hatchell Lane is shut... 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 »

• Former home of Mariner's Inn restaurant catches fire Thursday morning, Hammond firefighters say

  April 23, 2026 9:57 AM

  HAMMOND — Hammond firefighters put out a Thursday morning fire at the former home of the Mariner's Inn restaurant. The Hammond Fire Department was first notified of the fire around 5:27 a.m. When they arrived at the West Thomas Street building, crews found smoke coming out of the building... more »

• Understanding drought categories as the bayou becomes thirstier

  April 22, 2026 9:42 PM

  Louisiana is no stranger to water; it quite literally defines the state’s geography and way of life. So, when rain dries up over a prolonged period, the landscape shifts rapidly. It's happening across the state as significant rain continues to be scarce. Drought is more than just a lack... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: I-10 westbound reopens near Sorrento after 18-wheeler fire

  April 17, 2026 12:46 PM

  SORRENTO — I-10 westbound near the Sorrento exit was closed Friday due to an 18-wheeler fire. The fire, which was first reported around 11:30 a.m., caused major delays, with congestion backed up to around Airline Highway. By 12:55 p.m., the roadway reopened. more »

• Man arrested for allegedly setting vehicle on fire in Baton Rouge last summer Play Video

  April 15, 2026 4:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Fire investigators arrested a 20-year-old man accused of setting a car on fire last summer. Damion T. Milton was taken into custody on April 15 on an aggravated arson charge. Investigators say Damion T. Milton set a vehicle on fire in the 700 block of... more »

• Firefighters extinguish condo fire along Wooddale Boulevard

  April 14, 2026 3:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Firefighters put out a condo fire along Wooddale Boulevard on Tuesday afternoon. The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a fire at Colonial Terrace Condos on Tuesday afternoon. A BRFD spokesperson told WBRZ that while the exact cause was unknown, the fire started in the... more »

• Former WBR deputy fire chief and his former fire district plan to settle wrongful termination case Play Video

  April 13, 2026 2:54 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A former West Baton Rouge deputy fire chief and his previous supervisors reached an agreement Monday after he claimed he was wrongfully fired, but whether he gets his job back or a significant amount of severance pay won't be announced until next week at the earliest. ... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to midday commercial building fire on North Street Play Video

  April 12, 2026 5:00 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a Sunday afternoon commercial building fire on North Street. According to the department, the two-story building caught fire around 12 p.m. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the structure before bringing the fire under control. While... more »

• State Fire Marshal makes five arson arrests in four days across Louisiana

  April 10, 2026 1:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The State Fire Marshal's office announced Friday that it made five arson arrests in four days around the state. Fire Marshal's deputies arrested Lesha Clark, 33, for allegedly setting fire to an apartment in Crowley on Easter Sunday. Firefighters stopped the fire from spreading to other... more »

• Firefighters put out fire along Timber Lane in Livingston Parish Play Video

  April 10, 2026 10:17 AM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Firefighters in Livingston Parish put out a fire along Timber Lane in a neighborhood off Pete's Highway on Friday. Crews from the Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 5 responded to the fire around 9 a.m. The residents of the home were able to make it... more »

• Vacant house along Railroad Avenue in Donaldsonville catches fire Play Video

  April 9, 2026 12:13 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A vacant house along Railroad Avenue near Donaldsonville's historic district caught fire Thursday morning. Fire Chief Travis Cedotal said his crews first heard about the fire just before 8 a.m., and when firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the rear of the residence. Cedotal... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Car catches fire after crash on I-110 southbound; 1 person taken to hospital

  April 8, 2026 4:23 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A car caught fire after a wreck on I-110 southbound near the Airline Highway exit, leaving just the left lane open for approximately two hours on Wednesday afternoon. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the driver of the car that caught fire was taken to the... more »

• Firefighters respond to house fire along King Bradford Drive Play Video

  April 7, 2026 2:34 PM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department responded to a house fire along King Bradford Drive on Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters got the blaze under control around 2 p.m., SGFD said. Officials said no one was hurt. SGFD investigators are working to learn what caused the fire. 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 »

• Homeowner's dogs help prevent garage fire in Napoleonville Play Video

  April 6, 2026 8:12 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — A homeowner's dogs helped them avoid a potential disaster as they alerted the owner to a fire burning in a detached garage on Monday. According to the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department, firefighters arrived at a home in Napoleonville around 5:15 a.m. to find heavy smoke and flames... 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 »

• 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 »

• Federal charges filed after arson at only Catholic church in north Louisiana parish Play Video

  April 2, 2026 12:46 PM

  COLUMBIA — Federal prosecutors said Thursday they had filed charges against a pair of men on allegations that they burned down the only Roman Catholic church in Caldwell Parish on the eve of Holy Week. Anthony Dillion Jr., 19, and James Dale Smith IV, 21 , both of Columbia,... more »

• St. Helena Parish residents say house fire that spared portrait of Jesus is Holy Week miracle Play Video

  April 2, 2026 7:06 AM

  AMITE - A home along Sawmill Road in Amite suffered damage from a fire early Wednesday morning. However, one thing that survived the fire was a picture of Jesus, barely affected. Now, people in St. Helena Parish are calling the picture's survival a Holy Week miracle. Lekeshia... more »

• Livingston Parish crews respond to bulldozer fire off Cane Market Road in Walker

  March 31, 2026 2:24 PM

  WALKER — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office and Livingston Parish Fire District 4 responded to a bulldozer fire on Tuesday afternoon. Crews responded to Cane Market Road between North Corbin and Magum Chapel roads around 1:15 a.m. Deputies advised those in the area to use caution. more »

• Livingston Parish fire crews respond to kitchen fire at Juban Crossing Play Video

  March 29, 2026 7:25 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Fire crews in Livingston Parish responded to a kitchen fire at a Picadilly at Juban Crossing on Saturday afternoon. The call went out around 5:30 p.m. There are no reported injuries at this time. The restaurant will be closed for the remainder of the day. more »

• Gonzales Fire Department responds to fire at an auto repair shop near Highway 44 Play Video

  March 28, 2026 6:29 PM

  GONZALES — The Gonzales Fire Department is currently working a fire on Highway 44 in Gonzales. The fire began at an auto repair shop around 5:15 p.m. Highway 44 at Black Bayou Road is closed due to the fire. No further information is currently available. more »

• St. George Fire: Albertson's on George O'Neal Road evacuated after transformer catches fire Play Video

  March 25, 2026 6:24 PM

  ST. GEORGE - An Albertson's store on George O'Neal Road was evacuated when a nearby transformer caught fire. Officials said the store is being evacuated for safety and crews are on scene waiting for Entergy to arrive. People in the area are advised to use caution. more »

• Husband grieving after wife and her best friend die in house fire Play Video

  March 25, 2026 6:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man is grieving the loss of his wife and her best friend after they were killed in a house fire along Bywood Avenue. Brenda Jordan, 68, and Marcia Leah Khan, 74, had been best friends for more than 30 years. Both were teachers at Howell... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Peak warmth almost here, refreshing change into the weekend Play Video

  March 25, 2026 5:26 PM

  The routine of foggy starts and very warm afternoons is set to continue as this spring warmth reaches its peak in the next 48 hours. A weekend front will seek to provide a little more comfort before another shift in pattern pushes both temperatures and rain chances up next week.... more »

• Crew put out house fire along False River, Pointe Coupee sheriff says Play Video

  March 24, 2026 4:17 PM

  VENTRESS — Crews put out a rekindled house fire along False River, Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux said. A house along Island Road in Ventress caught fire early Tuesday morning and rekindled in the afternoon, Thibodeaux said. Pointe Coupee Fire District #3 Chief Phil Larimore said the... more »

• Coroner identifies 68-year-old woman who died in Springfield apartment fire Play Video

  March 24, 2026 1:24 PM

  SPRINGFIELD — The Livingston Parish Coroner's Office has identified a woman who died in a Springfield apartment fire. Sandra Pine, 68, died after a fire broke out in her apartment along Blood River Road on Sunday night . While the exact cause has not yet been released, the... more »

• 68-year-old Springfield woman dies in apartment fire, state fire marshal says Play Video

  March 23, 2026 4:59 PM

  SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield woman died in an apartment fire on Sunday night, the state fire marshal's office said Monday. According to the state fire marshal, the Springfield Fire Department responded to an apartment fire along Blood River Road around 8:30 on Sunday night. Officials said a 68-year-old... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to Saturday night house fire on North 32nd Street Play Video

  March 22, 2026 10:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a Saturday night house fire on North 32nd Street. According to the department, fire crews arrived around 11 p.m. to find smoke coming from the front of the home. While firefighters were able to contain the fire to that... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department extinguishes equipment room fire at the Department of Public Safety and Corrections

  March 21, 2026 11:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Department of Public Safety and Corrections off Independence Boulevard on Friday morning. According to the department, a small battery fire broke out in the equipment room around 6:30 a.m. before being quickly extinguished. ... more »

• Pierre Part elementary teacher's rented home destroyed in fire Play Video

  March 19, 2026 9:21 AM

  PIERRE PART — A family of four was displaced after a home they were renting along Bayou Drive in Pierre Part caught fire. The Pierre Part Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday and found a building entirely overtaken by flames. The home was... 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 »

• St. Luke's Episcopal Church continues to rebuild after devastating fire in 2024 Play Video

  March 17, 2026 12:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Following a devastating fire that destroyed St. Luke's Episcopal Church in February 2024, the community continues to help them rebuild. The church is hosting a public event to kick off the public phase of their Capital Campaign. The campaign, titled “Honoring Our Past. Building Our... more »

• St. Luke's Episcopal Church launches campaign to rebuild following a 2024 fire Play Video

  March 16, 2026 7:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — St. Luke's Episcopal Church will kick off its capital campaign on Saturday to rebuild the church following a 2024 fire. The event gives parishioners an opportunity to view construction progress and allows guests to sign columns that will permanently be installed at the church's entrance. ... more »

• St. George Fire Department provides cancer screening for firefighters Play Video

  March 16, 2026 12:02 PM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department held a cancer screening event for firefighters on Monday at the Louisiana Firefighter Check Your Food Tube event. The test is done using a small pill-sized scraping device, which is swallowed and then extracted before being sent off for DNA testing.... more »

• Multiple Baton Rouge neighborhoods lose power after tree falls on power line along Broussard Street Play Video

  March 16, 2026 7:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Several Baton Rouge residents across multiple neighborhoods lost power after a tree fell on a power line on Monday morning. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the tree knocked down a power line along Broussard Street near St. Rose Avenue, knocking out power in the immediate... more »

• ALL CLEAR from severe weather; big-time cooldown underway Play Video

  March 15, 2026 7:27 PM

  The Tornado Watch was cancelled a few hours early for all parishes/counties in the Storm Station coverage area. There is no longer any threat of severe weather locally. As overnight storms continue pulling away, a brisk northwest wind has already started ushering in a significant cooldown for the Gulf... more »