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• Secret Service agent on Jill Biden detail shoots self in the leg, official says

  March 27, 2026 11:36 AM

  PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (ABC News) — A U.S. Secret Service agent assigned to former first lady Jill Biden's detail shot himself in the leg on Friday morning as the result of a "negligent discharge," according to an agency official. Dr. Jill Biden was not in the vicinity of the shooting,... more »

• Friday AM Forecast: Cold front delivers refreshing feel, and a fire weather risk Play Video

  March 27, 2026 6:58 AM

  The quiet weather pattern that we have been experiencing is about to shift. A cold front will deliver a refreshing weekend feel, and even a risk for fires to spread quickly. Heading into next week, rain chances will be on the rise. Dense Fog Advisory: The National Weather Service... more »

• 84 wildfires burn across Louisiana, stretching state funds and volunteer crews Play Video

  February 27, 2026 5:52 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Dry conditions and gusty winds fueled a spike in wildfires across Louisiana this week, and the cost to fight them is rising quickly. State leaders say millions of taxpayer dollars are on the line, and local volunteer fire departments are feeling the strain as crews continue... more »

• REPORT: 35-year-old man arrested for allegedly setting 8 cars on fire in New Orleans neighborhood Play Video

  January 21, 2026 1:12 PM

  NEW ORLEANS — Police arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly setting fire to eight cars in the Bywater neighborhood on Monday, according to a report by NOLA.com. Newly elected mayor Helena Moreno reportedly announced the arrest of Kyle Tomeson on four counts of aggravated arson and nine counts of... more »

• Firefighters put out fires along railroad tracks on Nicholson Drive; roadway re-opened Play Video

  April 14, 2025 5:00 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Firefighters put out multiple small brush fires along the railroad tracks on Nicholson Drive. As a result of the fires, deputies shut down Nicholson for multiple hours; the road has since re-opened. A spokesperson for the St. George Fire Department said the railroad was also closed... more »

• East Baton Rouge Parish firefighters deploy new fire blankets to combat EV fires Play Video

  March 17, 2025 6:21 PM

  BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Parish firefighters are now able to use large fire blankets designed to suffocate electric vehicle fires in a matter of seconds. The blankets are similar to the ones firefighters were seen using to extinguish the cyber truck fire outside the Trump Tower in... more »

• Firefighters brace for strong winds that could fuel Los Angeles fire growth Play Video

  January 14, 2025 7:46 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — A beefed-up firefighting force was staged around Los Angeles to attack flare-ups or new blazes and anxious residents were prepared for the worst as dangerous winds were expected to build Tuesday, a week after two massive infernos destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24... more »

• Better Business Bureau warns of scams for those wishing to help with California wildfires Play Video

  January 13, 2025 8:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE - Louisiana is no stranger to disaster; it's no wonder that people will want to help when our friends on the West Coast need support. The Better Business Bureau is warning of possible scams that could arise in the wake of the deadly California fires . Scam... more »

• LA area's 2 biggest blazes burn at least 10,000 structures, while new fire leads to more evacuations Play Video

  January 10, 2025 6:58 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people and burned more than 10,000 homes and other structures, officials said as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze ignited and quickly grew. The Kenneth... more »

• Five dead, thousands displaced as wildfires burn out of control in and around Los Angeles and homes are destroyed Play Video

  January 8, 2025 7:33 AM

  LOS ANGELES (AP) — California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes, clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled and straining resources as the fires burned uncontained early Wednesday. LA County Sheriff Luna said that there are now five fatalities in the Eaton... more »

• Malfunctioning car served as catalyst for multiple brush fires north of Clinton, officials say Play Video

  October 25, 2024 1:33 PM

  CLINTON — Multiple brush fires that scorched more than 40 acres of land earlier this week just north of Clinton were caused by a malfunctioning truck driving along LA 67, Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry officials said Friday. On Tuesday, about 15 fires were ablaze for more than... more »

• Amount of vacant house fires in 2024 not alarming Baton Rouge fire officials Play Video

  June 18, 2024 6:05 PM

  BATON ROUGE - W hat may seem to be an abnormal amount of vacant house fires may just be the standard. Twenty vacant structure fires have popped up in the capital area in the first six months of 2024. Baton Rouge Fire Department Spokesperson Curt Monte says it is... more »

• 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 »