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• Family loses everything in fire Play Video

  May 16, 2013 3:17 PM

  ST. AMANT - A knocked-over candle cost a family everything they had in a house fire, according to the St. Amant Fire Department. "The power went out between midnight and one. My husband left for work he had lit candles when the power went out. One of them got... more »

• Workouts now mandatory at Port Allen Fire Department

  April 11, 2013 1:23 PM

  PORT ALLEN - Fire safety and physical training goes hand-in-hand at the Port Allen Fire Department. Fire Chief Rick Boudreaux just rolled out a new workout rule that applies to every firefighter in his district. They have to do physical training for at least an hour a day. ... more »

• Canadian rescued after pinned in junk-filled home

  January 18, 2013 12:55 PM

  BURNABY, British Columbia - A Canadian man in his 70s was severely dehydrated after being pinned for several days under debris in his home that had piled up almost to the ceiling. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Tuesday a man called to report that he had not seen his... more »

• Witness: Surveillance video shows truck in air Play Video

  December 11, 2012 5:19 PM

  GONZALES- A day after a tornado ripped through Ascension Parish, more witnesses are backing the claim that a small truck was lifted several feet in the air by the twister. Surveillance video from a convenience store near the corner of Airline and Babin Road caught what witnesses believe is... more »

• Renewal tax to be added to upcoming election to save money

  August 8, 2012 9:52 PM

  ST. GEORGE- Fire department leaders here plan to take advantage of the upcoming Presidential Election. The organization will add a tax renewal vote to the election this year, instead of having it on a smaller ballot next year. The fire department says it will also save money and... more »

• Lightning blamed for fire which destroyed home

  July 27, 2012 4:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters said a lightning strike is to blame for a fire which destroyed a Baton Rouge home this afternoon. Barry Mounce with BRFD said they were called to 222 West Woodgate Court at 2:27 p.m. Witnesses said they heard a loud boom as storms moved through... more »

• Million-dollar home damaged by fire

  July 9, 2012 3:16 PM

  ZACHARY - Investigators said they're still looking into the cause of a fire which did thousands of dollars in damage to a large home in Zachary this morning. Four departments responded to the million-dollar home on Jackcock Road around 9 a.m. today, including Zachary, Baker, Slaughter and Central fire... more »

• Tree falls on home in Baton Rouge

  July 4, 2012 6:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - An elderly woman escaped harm after a tree fell on her home this afternoon in Baton Rouge. It happened on Minnesota Street earlier this afternoon. The fire department says one room was damaged from a tree limb that punched a hole in the roof. The... more »

• BRFD: Lightning hit tree, set home on fire

  July 2, 2012 5:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Lightning struck a tree during this afternoon's storms and traveled into a nearby home, igniting a fire according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Spokesperson Robert Combs said the home on 3021 Margebrook Drive had quite a bit of damage, but no one was home at... more »

• Fire Department set to renew Academy

  August 3, 2011 5:54 PM

  BATON ROUGE- After nearly two years without any new firefighters the Baton Rouge Fire Department will renew its training academy, hiring 35 new firefighters. The city will fund the academy, which was previously nixed due to budget restraints, with money found in the budget. "We are using and... more »

• Fireman sets up American flag service fundraiser

  April 26, 2011 5:44 PM

  GONZALES, La.- A firefighter hopes to do more for his community than battle flames. Gonzales firefighter Nathan Joos wants American flags in front yards on several holidays. It's a tradition Joos enjoyed when he was growing up in Utah. "It was beautiful, when the holidays would hit, seeing flags... more »

• Arson suspected in fire at abandoned building

  March 29, 2011 10:24 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Investigators are looking into a fire that caused some damage to an abandoned building in Baton Rouge. Firefighters were called to the fire on the 500 block of 22nd Street near Spain Street around 9:23 p.m. last night. Barry Mounce with the Baton Rouge Fire... more »

• Hundreds sign up for "Operation Save A Life"

  December 31, 2010 8:47 PM

  More than 400 families in the Baton Rouge area signed-up for a tool that could save their lives. The "Operation Save A Life" program kicked-off two weeks ago, to help people get a smoke-detector for their homes if they can't afford one. The State Fire Marshal's Office says... more »

• House fire in Baker caused by unattended stove

  November 14, 2010 11:51 AM

  BAKER – Firefighters say a pot of oil left heating on a stove while the cook made a quick trip to the store is what led to a house fire this weekend. Crews were called to a fire at 4208 Gibbens Payne Drive in Baker, and found heavy smoke coming... more »

• I-10W back open after RV fire

  November 5, 2010 11:58 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Westbound lanes on I-10 that were closed due to a vehicle fire have been reopened, according to a spokesman with the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Three lanes and the exit onto College were shut down after a motor home pulling a car caught fire, though the... more »

• Local offices, issues decided in general election

  November 3, 2010 12:10 AM

  Several local issues and offices were decided in the general election tonight. All local issues passed, including a 1.25 millage increase for East Baton Rouge St. George Fire Department and a crime prevention fee for residents of Shenandoah Estates in East Baton Rouge. Here's a list of local... more »

• Alligator Hunter among celebrities at weekend benefit

  October 8, 2010 7:48 AM

  Reality TV Star Troy "Chute-Em" Landry will be a celebrity guest this Sunday at a benefit to raise money for the Pierre Part Fire Department. The Department is made up of all volunteers. Landry is well known in this area for his role on "Swamp People," a reality show... more »

• Airport explosions just film special effects

  June 30, 2010 6:08 AM

  New Orleans' City Hall wants people to know that explosions at Lakefront Airport this week are just part of a movie. The Mayor's Office says the airport's fire department and Orleans Levee District police are monitoring the special effects, which include black smoke and occasional explosions. Filming began Monday and... more »

• More hydrants coming to Central neighborhood

  May 18, 2010 4:57 PM

  Some homeowners in Central worry there aren't enough fire hydrants in their neighborhood. Bridlewood Subdivision has about 250 families and only three fire hydrants. Central Fire Captain Derek Glover says that could have been the standard more than 30 years ago when the subdivision was started. He also tells... more »

• Car fire spreads to home in Baker

  May 9, 2010 12:54 PM

  Investigators believe a suburban parked in a car port caught fire and spread to the attached home. It happened in the 3400 block of Buchanan Street in Baker earlier today. Howard Ward, with the Baker Fire Department, said several family members were able to get out safe before the... more »

• Denham Springs evacuation update

  March 31, 2010 8:17 AM

  Update: According to Louisiana State Police, residents will not get back home before noon. However, they could return home possibly this afternoon. Firefighters say they've had some flare ups overnight, but it's still under control. As soon as the sun rises, the investigation into the fire will continue. According to... more »

• Warehouse fire morning update

  March 31, 2010 5:36 AM

  Firefighters say they've had some flare ups overnight, but it's still under control. As soon as the sun rises, the investigation into the fire will continue. According to Livingston Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness 48 people signed in to the shelter yesterday at Eastside Elementary on Lockhart Road, but since... more »

• Warehouse fire almost out, evacuation still in effect

  March 30, 2010 10:50 PM

  Update: Louisiana State Police are saying the warehouse fire on Eden Church Road is “technically out.” Fire departments from Livingston, East Baton Rouge and Ascension Parishes were called to Coco Resources on Eden Church Road in Denham Springs. The fire then spread to the neighboring ITT Processors. The fire at... more »

• No one hurt in morning house fire

  March 23, 2010 12:07 PM

  No one was hurt in a morning house fire at 2580 Winnebago street in Baton Rouge. Around four residents were home at the time of the fire. The cause was combustibles too close to a space heater, according to Curt Monte with the Baton Rouge Fire Department. ... more »

• Arson suspected in Baton Rouge house fire

  January 23, 2010 12:33 PM

  Firefighters believe arson caused a house fire at 13801 Brookview in Baton Rouge. The fire started early this morning in the back of the house, eventually spreading throughout. No one was inside when the fire started, but owners returned home to find firefighters putting out the flames. If you have... more »

• 5-year-old boy starts house fire

  January 16, 2010 12:10 PM

  A family is safe after a fire broke out in their home at 3157 Lake Forest Park in Baton Rouge last night. Investigators say the fire started when a 5-year old boy was playing with matches. The fire spread from a closet, to bedrooms, and finally to the... more »

• McDonald's fire under control

  January 12, 2010 3:56 PM

  Update: The Baton Rouge Fire Department says fire at the McDonald's on Government Street is now under control. The fire was contained to the attic of the restaurant, but everything below sustained water damage. BRFD says its investigators are still working with the owner and insurance agents. There... more »

• Suspect arrested in Shreveport school shooting

  December 11, 2009 2:18 PM

  Update: A 28 year old man is in jail, accused of shooting a girl as she arrived at a Shreveport school Friday morning. 18 year old Tammie Spates was shot several times as she arrived at Booker T. Washington High School. Police say Spates was able to name... more »

• State of the art fire station unveiled in Baker

  November 16, 2009 5:01 PM

  Firefighters in Baker have revealed a new fire station, equipped with technology that could improve response times. News 2's Michael Shingleton gets answers on how it could help save lives and property. more »

• Baker leaders endorse EBR tax proposal

  November 3, 2009 11:27 AM

  The $900 million tax proposal in East Baton Rouge Parish was endorsed Tuesday by Baker Mayor Harold Rideau, Baker Police Chief Mike Knaps and the fire department. The leaders made the announcement at a press conference with Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden. The tax proposal includes more than... more »

• Car fire caused by mechanical problem in engine

  October 27, 2009 7:53 PM

  Update: The Baton Rouge Fire Department says the cause of the car fire was a mechanical problem with the engine. The female driver of a 2002 Buick LeSabre stopped at the corner of Louise Street and Thomas Delpit Drive when her car caught fire. The driver behind her flagged... more »

• Car fire at Louise and Thomas Delpit

  October 27, 2009 6:41 PM

  The Baton Rouge Fire Department is currently working a car fire at Louise Street and Thomas Delpit Drive. The cause of the fire is currently unknown. It is also unknown if there were any injuries. News 2 will update as soon as new information becomes available. more »

• Cause of early morning house fire unknown

  October 5, 2009 5:10 AM

  Firefighters responded to a house fire around 12:30 a.m. at 9846 Great Smokey Avenue in Baton Rouge. The fire started in a bedroom, and it was contained to that area. The rest of the home suffered heat and smoke damage. No one was home at the time of the fire. more »

• Married couple killed in apparent murder-suicide

  August 20, 2009 5:37 PM

  Hammond Police say 29-year-old David Sibley shot and killed his wife Joyce before killing himself on Thursday. It happened on West Dakota St. near the Southeastern Louisiana University campus. Sources tell News 2 David Sibley worked for the St. George Fire Department. Joyce Sibley, 27, worked for Tangipahoa Animal... more »