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Huge flames burn through house after intentionally set fire, investigators say

1 year 21 hours 23 minutes ago Wednesday, December 13 2023 Dec 13, 2023 December 13, 2023 5:18 PM December 13, 2023 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE - Two people are displaced after an overnight fire that left a home a total loss early Wednesday. 

Firefighters with the Baton Rouge Fire Department arrived at the home on Winbourne shortly after 1 a.m.. Officials said 75% of the house was engulfed in flames by the time crews arrived. 

The two occupants of the home were safely outside and crews were able to keep the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings. No one was injured, but the home was deemed to be a total loss. 

Officials determined the fire to be intentionally set, and urges anyone with information to call (225) 389-2050.

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