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Bad weather may have caused fire at Baton Rouge apartment, firefighters say

6 years 1 month 3 weeks ago Sunday, September 02 2018 Sep 2, 2018 September 02, 2018 10:46 AM September 02, 2018 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE - Fire at Sherwood Meadow apartment leaves $20,000 in damage, Baton Rouge Fire Department officials say. Four people escaped the home unharmed.

The fire started around 1 a.m. Sunday in the 2000 block of Sherwood Meadow, but investigators are unsure of the cause. BRFD said bad weather in the area is being considered as a possible cause.

Investigators said no foul play is suspected and they believe the fire is unrelated to a shooting which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Baton Rouge police, emergency services and Entergy were also on the scene.

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