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  • Crews battle wildfire in Denham Springs after farming equipment caught fire, ignited hay field Play Video

    September 19, 2023 4:39 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Firefighters spent Tuesday afternoon battling a large grass fire in Livingston Parish. Emergency responders were called out to the fire around 3 p.m., near the corner of Arnold Road and Myers Road. Residents in the area reported seeing heavy smoke in the area, and video at... more »
  • Homeless man booked with burn ban violation after setting woman's clothes on fire, police say

    September 5, 2023 1:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man was booked with arson and an additional charge for violating the state's burn ban after setting fire to a woman's clothing over the Labor Day weekend. The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested 46-year-old James Williams, who was described by BRPD as a homeless man,... more »
  • Thursday AM Forecast: Heat continues, drought worsens Play Video

    August 23, 2023 6:04 PM

    *Check back later today for updated drought monitor* Through the weekend, record-breaking heat will continue causing drought conditions to worsen. There are a few small chances for rain in the 7-Day Forecast, but nothing looks to be heavy or widespread. A *** RED FLAG WARNING *** will be... more »
  • Fires plague buses at CATS as problems mount this week Play Video

    July 22, 2022 5:41 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Another fire reported on a CATS bus Thursday raises questions about maintenance at the public bus company. Thursday morning, witnesses said a driver had to use a fire extinguisher to put out the flames on a bus near the Cortana Walmart. At the time, WBRZ asked... more »
  • Amid unpaid bills and multiple bus fires this year, bus system downplays problems Play Video

    July 21, 2022 5:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - For the first time in months, the Capital Area Transit System (CATS) addressed stories that have cast the public bus system in a negative light—downplaying multiple bills that were not paid on time and multiple bus fires. Thursday morning, another CATS bus had to be towed... more »
  • Droughts causing concerns for more grass fires amid firework season Play Video

    June 23, 2022 6:27 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - A lack of rain and days-long heat advisories are leaving some questioning if they will be able to shoot off fireworks or not. "Still pretty green, but you're starting to see browning in areas, especially when you get close to roadways," Prairieville Fire Chief Mark Stewart said.... more »
  • Second vacant house fire in 24 hours ruled an arson

    July 11, 2021 7:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A vacant house on Missouri Street was intentionally set on fire Sunday afternoon, according to fire officials. Seven fire trucks went to 1835 Missouri Street around 4 p.m. to extinguish the blaze. According to reports, it took firefighters only 13 minutes to put out the flames.... more »
  • West Baton Rouge in serious need of volunteer firefighters Play Video

    June 27, 2021 8:27 PM

    PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Fire Department has a serious shortage of manpower and they are asking parish residents to step up. "We're actually at an all-time low in volunteers," Capt. James Hartley said. Hartley says the shortage is concerning for the fire department because they... more »
  • Violent protests in Washington state after officer drives through crowd

    January 25, 2021 3:21 PM

    TACOMA, Wash. - Protesters set fires and damaged buildings in Washington after a police officer drove through a crowd of people. The protest began Sunday evening near the intersection where a police car plowed through a crowd of pedestrians the night before while responding to reports of a street... more »
  • Families in St. James Parish coming to terms with cancellation of levee bonfires Play Video

    December 10, 2020 6:43 PM

    ST. JAMES PARISH – Some families in St. James Parish are doing something they've never done before. They’re taking down their bonfire they just built on the levee before burning them. The Christmas Eve bonfires on the levee event has been canceled, forcing homeowners to find a new way to... more »
  • Alleged arsonist accused of starting dumpster fire in Baton Rouge

    October 19, 2020 9:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Authorities have arrested a man accused of setting fire to a dumpster earlier this year. The Baton Rouge Fire Department announced the arrest of Shay Michaelson, 42, Monday. Michaelson is tied to multiple incidents of arson that were reported in the Florida Boulevard and Wooddale Boulevard... more »
  • Man accused of participating in arson fires across BR due in court, Wednesday Play Video

    June 17, 2020 7:57 AM

    BATON ROUGE - One of three individuals accused of intentionally setting a string of fires at businesses across Baton Rouge are due in court Wednesday. At 11:30 a.m., 21-year-old Terry Dorsey will appear before a judge for a detention hearing. Due to a request for changed representation, Dorsey... more »
  • Baton Rouge protesters accused of arson say social media influenced crimes Play Video

    June 10, 2020 8:39 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Three alleged arsonists, accused of causing $800,000 in damage around the Capital Area, told federal prosecutors on Wednesday that they were encouraged by posts on social media. Officials say the three who were arrested in connection with four fires in Baton Rouge , 21-year-old Terry Lemond... more »
  • Lightning blamed for fires in Shreveport

    April 2, 2017 6:35 PM

    SHREVEPORT - Lightning may be to blame for several fires in the Shreveport area Sunday. The storm sweeping across the South is believed to be the cause of a tanker fire in south Shreveport Sunday morning. The fire, which was reported around 10 a.m., closed Harts Island Road from... more »
  • Man arrested for drugs, firing gun in BREC Park

    February 28, 2017 4:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE - EBRSO says a man was arrested after he fired several shots from a handgun in the Monte Sano BREC Park. Officers were investigating a reported burglary on 69th Avenue when they heard several shots fired at the nearby park. Officers found 23-year-old Dewayne Powell and his... more »
  • State Fire Marshal releases e-cigarette safety warning Play Video

    May 5, 2016 12:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The State Fire Marshal's Office has issued a warning about the safety of the lithium-ion batteries used to power increasingly popular electronic cigarettes. The State Fire Marshal says that while it is uncertain whether or not “vaping” represents a healthier alternative to traditional smoking, he says... more »
  • Popular new ride blows up inside Ascension Parish home Play Video

    December 8, 2015 6:19 PM

    PRAIRIEVILLE - A popular new device which ranks high on many holiday wishlists is raising concern across the world and now Louisiana. A family in Prairieville says a hoverboard they ordered online from a manufacturer in China exploded and caught fire while it was charging inside their living room.... more »

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