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  • Tuesday AM Forecast: Patchy dense fog possible for Tuesday morning commute Play Video

    October 24, 2023 7:29 AM

    Patchy dense fog will once again be possible for the Tuesday morning commute. As has been the case in recent days, any fog that does form will lift by late morning. We’ll turn mostly sunny for the afternoon with warm and breezy conditions. Today & Tonight : A Dense... more »
  • No injuries reported after early-morning house fire in Hammond

    August 9, 2023 7:02 AM

    HAMMOND - Crews were able to control a massive blaze before it threatened other buildings early Wednesday morning. The Hammond Fire Department was called to a home on JW Davis Road shortly after midnight Wednesday. The department said the flames were endangering a nearby structure, but crews were able... more »
  • Electrical malfunction likely sparked fire at apartment along Lee Drive

    July 20, 2023 1:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Fire investigators believe an equipment malfunction inside a utility closet likely sparked a fire at an apartment complex along Lee Drive Thursday morning. According to the Baton Rouge Fire Department, crews were contacted around 8:50 a.m. after a resident at the Place Du Plantier Apartments found... more »
  • Thursday PM Forecast: smoke n' hot Play Video

    June 8, 2023 5:26 PM

    Afternoon showers and thunderstorms will remain spotty in nature through Friday. This will lead to warmer temperatures in most locations and reduced air quality. An *AIR QUALITY ALERT* is in effect for the Baton Rouge Metro Area through the end of the week. Light northwesterly winds will limit air... more »
  • Wednesday PM Forecast: shower count and air quality going down Play Video

    June 7, 2023 5:35 PM

    Through the end of the week, afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be much more isolated. This will lead to warmer temperatures in most locations and reduced air quality. An *AIR QUALITY ALERT* is in effect for the Baton Rouge Metro Area through the end of the week. Light northwesterly... more »
  • High schooler arrested for handing out THC-laced snacks after classmate ended up in hospital

    April 12, 2022 11:12 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Deputies arrested a high school student after she was accused of dealing drug-infused gummies to a classmate who later ended up in a hospital. East Baton Rouge sheriff's deputies were first tipped off about the crime after paramedics were called to Liberty High School for a... more »
  • Wildfire smoke lowering Baton Rouge area air quality

    July 28, 2021 8:06 PM

    Over the last few days, parts of Louisiana have been dealing with an unexpected increase in ozone formation and therefore lower air quality. It has become poor enough that those with breathing sensitivities may want to limit time outside. Warm temperatures and mostly sunny skies have increased ozone production... more »
  • Woman died in Pointe Coupee house fire; investigators found no working fire alarms

    July 27, 2021 2:41 PM

    BATCHELOR - A woman was found dead in her home after it caught fire Friday. Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal said the 61-year-old woman was found dead in bedroom of the home on 3rd Street in Batchelor. Pointe Coupee Parish Fire District 1 identified the victim as the... more »
  • Company based in Livingston Parish helping fight chemical fire in Illinois

    June 15, 2021 5:48 PM

    ROCKTON, Ill.- A Louisiana firefighting company plans to spray fire-resistant foam over a chemical fire in northern Illinois. Fires broke out in Rockton, Illinois at Chemtool Inc. on Monday morning near a river that supplies the town with drinking water. US Fire Pump, an emergency response team based... more »
  • Cooking accident may have caused deadly fire in East Feliciana Parish

    May 10, 2021 3:17 PM

    CLINTON - Officials believe a cooking-related accident may have led to a deadly fire in East Feliciana Parish last week. The fire happened around 11 p.m. Thursday at a mobile home in the area of 12000 Robins Road. The fire killed a 43-year-old man believed to be the homeowner,... more »
  • Crews extinguish fire at vacant building on Highland Road

    April 4, 2021 12:08 AM

    BATON ROUGE - Officials are investigating a fire that broke out a at a vacant building on Highland Road Saturday night. Around 9:30 p.m. the Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a building located on the corner of Highland Road and Taft Street in regards to flames erupting from... more »
  • Firefighters battle blazing house fire on Terrace Avenue Play Video

    February 28, 2021 5:24 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Crews put out a blazing house fire that covered the area in a thick dark smoke Sunday afternoon. The Baton Rouge Fire Department, responded to the 1700 block of Terrace Avenue near S. 18th Street around 2:15 p.m. in regards to a house fire. When... more »
  • Residents displaced from house in Saturday afternoon fire; heater possible cause Play Video

    December 26, 2020 5:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Firefighters responded to a house fire that displaced a family of three Saturday afternoon. Around 4:30 p.m. the Baton Rouge Fire Department, arrived on scene to a house engulfed in heavy smoke located on the 5500 block of Melrose Boulevard. Flames were coming from the... more »
  • BRFD: House fire believed to have started from dryer displaces family

    May 2, 2020 10:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Fire crews responded to a house fire on Ontario Street Saturday night. Around 9:20 p.m. the Baton Rouge Fire Department arrived on scene to a house in flames in the 3100 block of Ontario Street near Plank Rd. The resident stated that the smell of... more »
  • Officials identify victim killed in house fire on Flag Street

    March 1, 2020 10:39 AM

    EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH - Fire crews are investigating a fatal house fire on Flag Street that left one man dead. Coroner Beau Clark's Office identified the victim killed in the house fire to be 61-year-old Wilbert Alexander Jr. Officials say Alexander died from Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Officials... more »
  • Big Boy's Toy's tire shop in Baton Rouge catches fire, sends smoke drifting as far as Denham Springs

    July 7, 2019 1:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a fire at Big Boy's Toys of La tire shop at 10610 Florida Blvd that was sending smoke drifting as far as Denham Springs at around 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning. A huge fire broke out this A.M. at Big... more »
  • Fire crews still investigating Saturday nights blaze in mid-city

    November 10, 2018 8:23 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Emergency crews are responding to a reported fire at an apartment complex behind Our Lady of Mercy Church parking lot on S Carrollton Ave. The incident was reported late Saturday around 7:00 p.m. at Goodwood Place apartments. Witnesses reported seeing visible flames, and smoke coming... more »
  • Firefighters track plume of smoke near Lee Dr. to burning home

    March 4, 2018 10:44 AM

    BATON ROUGE – Firefighters stumbled on a house fire while driving Sunday morning. A crew driving near Lee Drive noticed a plume of smoke, followed it to the source and found a raging fire at a home on Burgin Avenue shortly after 7:30. The rear patio of the home... more »
  • Free smoke detectors available in Baton Rouge Play Video

    January 4, 2018 11:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The American Red Cross says people can request fire alarms in an attempt to stop fire-related deaths in the parish. People in need can apply online or call (844)-741-7270. After applying, someone will come out an install the device. Authorities say either a firefighter or a Red... more »
  • Three fires at area stores set to cover thefts, suspect arrested

    July 8, 2017 11:22 PM

    AMITE - State fire investigators booked a man into the Tangipahoa Parish jail overnight on charges related to string of arsons at area Walmart locations that may have been set to distract workers so the suspect could steal computers. Larry Paul Schouest, Jr., was charged with two counts of... more »
  • BRFD: House fire started from woman smoking cigarette on couch

    April 26, 2017 9:45 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Firefighters put out a house fire that was started when a resident noticed a fire in her sofa. Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 1900 block of Tennessee Street around 4:45 p.m. According to Baton Rouge Fire Department officials, the fire was caused... more »
  • Adsorbent Solutions expansion request fails in St. Gabriel Play Video

    April 20, 2017 8:04 PM

    ST. GABRIEL - The St. Gabriel City Council has voted against a zoning request by Adsorbent Solutions to expand it's facility. The council voted 4-1 against the expansion, going against the Department of Environmental Quality's decision to sign off on the project. Adsorbent Solutions is a company that recycles... more »

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