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  • Funeral services to be held for Baton Rouge fire captain who died of cancer

    November 5, 2023 11:07 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A long-time Baton Rouge fire captain died on Sunday after a hard-fought battle with cancer caused by his job, authorities said. After 25 years at the Baton Rouge Fire Department, 54-year-old Captain William "C.J." Sanders died Nov. 5, 2023. Officials said per Louisiana law, the type... more »
  • Baton Rouge firefighters work to keep their past alive Play Video

    July 12, 2022 12:52 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Firefighters are coming together to overhaul and restore the Robert A. Bogan Fire Museum in downtown Baton Rouge. It was built on Laurel Street in the early 1920s. The museum's oldest piece dates back to the 1850s. A record book was recently recovered during work... more »
  • BR firefighter facing neighborhood drainage, road issues turns to 2 On Your Side for help Play Video

    May 12, 2022 2:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge firefighter has had trouble getting in touch with city leaders about his neighborhood's drainage, so he called Brittany Weiss with 2 On Your Side for help. Cody Carmena lives on Highland Gardens Road off of Hooper Road. A dozen or so homes are... more »
  • Firefighters rescue driver from 18-wheeler wreckage on I-55 in early morning crash

    February 6, 2022 11:41 AM

    AMITE CITY - A driver was rescued from the wreckage of their overturned 18-wheeler early Sunday morning. Tangipahoa Parish Fire District #1 said the single-vehicle crash happened on I-55 at the northbound on-ramp of the Amite Exit. Firefighters were able to save the driver from the vehicle. The... 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 »
  • Neglected barbecue grill causes patio fire

    May 9, 2021 8:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Sunday fire that originated from an unattended barbecue grill caused about $5,000 in damages. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. in the 2700 block of Wyandotte Street. Nearby items were ignited by the grill, causing the fire to spread into the patio next door. ... more »
  • Longtime La. fire chief passes away after battle with COVID-19

    January 20, 2021 1:51 PM

    AMITE CITY - Amite Fire Chief Bruce Cutrer, whose career as a first responder spanned more than 50 years, passed away following complications related to COVID-19, Parish President Robby Miller confirmed Wednesday. Miller signed an order to lower all flags on parish buildings to half-staff until Cutrer's funeral services... more »
  • Rural EBR voters reject property tax increase intended to bolster fire station Play Video

    December 7, 2020 7:29 PM

    CHANEYVILLE - Peggy Moak lives in Chaneyville, a rural part of East Baton Rouge Parish. It has an all volunteer fire district, and voters here rejected an increase in property taxes to improve fire protection. "Well I think it's sad. But so many people are out of work... more »
  • BRPD officer with violent past re-elected to civil service board

    July 19, 2020 5:42 PM

    BATON ROUGE - According to the Advocate, BRPD officer Robert Moruzzi has been re-elected to the civil service board. Baton Rouge Police Cpl. Robert Moruzzi confirmed Sunday he will serve another three years on the police and firefighter civil service board following elections Saturday. Last month Moruzzi's service... more »
  • 30th Annual Fireman's Poker Run postponed due to virus pandemic Play Video

    June 14, 2020 12:21 AM

    The 30th Annual Fireman's Poker Run in Springfield has been postponed to August 2020. It's the largest annual fundraiser for Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 2. A sunny day in Tickfaw River in Springfield brought out crowds of people who were anxious to get outside. ... more »
  • Firefighter back at work after allegedly maiming woman in drunk driving crash Play Video

    January 3, 2020 5:47 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge firefighter who is accused of driving drunk and seriously injuring a woman he crashed into is back at work, but not in a capacity where he's interacting with the public. Christopher Reese allegedly drove his truck 94 miles per hour on Government Street with... more »
  • Funeral arrangement announced for Zachary firefighter that died in Friday crash Play Video

    August 16, 2019 10:56 AM

    ZACHARY – A city fireman here died on his way to work in a crash outside of the parish. The Zachary Fire Department told WBRZ Friday, it would set up honorary escorts as the fireman’s body was transported to the coroner’s office. The fireman has been identified as 36-year-old... more »
  • 'Suspicious' overnight fire sends Central firefighter to hospital

    July 20, 2019 12:12 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A late-night house fire near North Sherwood Forest Drive sent a firefighter to the hospital. Central Fire Department says they received reports of the blaze on the 4300 block of Fort Myers Drive around 11:48 p.m. Friday night. Once crews arrived on scene they found the... more »
  • Washington Parish volunteer firefighter dies in crash while responding to house fire

    July 7, 2017 4:27 PM

    MT. HERMON – A volunteer firefighter on his way to a house fire was killed in a crash on Thursday in Mount Hermon. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on July 6 near intersection of Mt. Pisgah Road and Burch Road. According to the Washington Parish Sheriff's... more »
  • Crews battle house fire on Marylin Drive

    May 18, 2017 9:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Crews extinguished a fire at a home on Marylin Drive Thursday evening. Officials have released few details on the fire or the extent of the damage. This is a developing story. Check back for details. more »
  • Crews battle large house fire in Brownsfield Play Video

    May 3, 2017 9:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Emergency responders are working to extinguish a large house fire in the Brownsfield area. The fire broke out around 8 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Malcolm Drive and Price Avenue. Baker firefighters arriving at the scene discovered smoke and fire coming from the home. Neighbors... more »
  • Arson to blame for Spanish Town Road fire Play Video

    March 23, 2017 9:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - BRFD officials say arson is to blame for a fire at a vacant home on Spanish Town Road. Crews responded to the fire in the 1800 block of Spanish Town Road near North 18th Street around 8:00 p.m. Firefighters say they arrived on scene to... more »
  • Firefighter injured in accidental shooting on Greenwell Springs Rd.

    August 15, 2016 7:57 PM

    BATON ROUGE – An out-of-town firefighter's gun accidentally fired Monday, possibly during a rescue, and injured another firefighter, according to East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. According to East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office spokesperson Casey Hicks, the incident happened at 9003 Greenwell Springs Road Monday afternoon. Hicks said details are... more »
  • Firefighters from 4 departments battle apartment fire on Plank Road

    May 29, 2016 4:39 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Firefighters from four different departments battled a fire at an apartment complex on Plank Road. The fire occurred in the 11000 block of Plank Road, which is in the Brownsfield Fire Department's jurisdiction, but crews from Baton Rouge Fire, Central Fire and Baker Fire were all... more »
  • Crews extinguish fire at pipe facility in Zachary

    February 4, 2016 12:26 AM

    ZACHARY - Firefighters were called to the US Composite Pipe South facility in Zachary just after 10 p.m. Wednesday night. It took the Zachary Fire Department less than 30 minutes to extinguish flames inside the building on Hwy. 61. The cause of the fire, and the extent of... more »

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