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• BRFD puts out early morning house fire in subdivision off Sherwood Forest Boulevard Play Video

  April 3, 2026 8:18 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A house in a subdivision off Sherwood Forest Boulevard caught fire early Friday morning. Firefighters arrived at the Bellglade Drive home around 5:23 a.m. to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the back of the home. Both of the home's occupants were outside and unharmed... more »

• Federal charges filed after arson at only Catholic church in north Louisiana parish Play Video

  April 2, 2026 12:46 PM

  COLUMBIA — Federal prosecutors said Thursday they had filed charges against a pair of men on allegations that they burned down the only Roman Catholic church in Caldwell Parish on the eve of Holy Week. Anthony Dillion Jr., 19, and James Dale Smith IV, 21 , both of Columbia,... more »

• St. Helena Parish residents say house fire that spared portrait of Jesus is Holy Week miracle Play Video

  April 2, 2026 7:06 AM

  AMITE - A home along Sawmill Road in Amite suffered damage from a fire early Wednesday morning. However, one thing that survived the fire was a picture of Jesus, barely affected. Now, people in St. Helena Parish are calling the picture's survival a Holy Week miracle. Lekeshia... more »

• Livingston Parish crews respond to bulldozer fire off Cane Market Road in Walker

  March 31, 2026 2:24 PM

  WALKER — The Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office and Livingston Parish Fire District 4 responded to a bulldozer fire on Tuesday afternoon. Crews responded to Cane Market Road between North Corbin and Magum Chapel roads around 1:15 a.m. Deputies advised those in the area to use caution. more »

• Livingston Parish fire crews respond to kitchen fire at Juban Crossing Play Video

  March 29, 2026 7:25 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS — Fire crews in Livingston Parish responded to a kitchen fire at a Picadilly at Juban Crossing on Saturday afternoon. The call went out around 5:30 p.m. There are no reported injuries at this time. The restaurant will be closed for the remainder of the day. more »

• Gonzales Fire Department responds to fire at an auto repair shop near Highway 44 Play Video

  March 28, 2026 6:29 PM

  GONZALES — The Gonzales Fire Department is currently working a fire on Highway 44 in Gonzales. The fire began at an auto repair shop around 5:15 p.m. Highway 44 at Black Bayou Road is closed due to the fire. No further information is currently available. more »

• St. George Fire: Albertson's on George O'Neal Road evacuated after transformer catches fire Play Video

  March 25, 2026 6:24 PM

  ST. GEORGE - An Albertson's store on George O'Neal Road was evacuated when a nearby transformer caught fire. Officials said the store is being evacuated for safety and crews are on scene waiting for Entergy to arrive. People in the area are advised to use caution. more »

• Husband grieving after wife and her best friend die in house fire Play Video

  March 25, 2026 6:20 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A man is grieving the loss of his wife and her best friend after they were killed in a house fire along Bywood Avenue. Brenda Jordan, 68, and Marcia Leah Khan, 74, had been best friends for more than 30 years. Both were teachers at Howell... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: Peak warmth almost here, refreshing change into the weekend Play Video

  March 25, 2026 5:26 PM

  The routine of foggy starts and very warm afternoons is set to continue as this spring warmth reaches its peak in the next 48 hours. A weekend front will seek to provide a little more comfort before another shift in pattern pushes both temperatures and rain chances up next week.... more »

• Crew put out house fire along False River, Pointe Coupee sheriff says Play Video

  March 24, 2026 4:17 PM

  VENTRESS — Crews put out a rekindled house fire along False River, Pointe Coupee Parish Sheriff Rene Thibodeaux said. A house along Island Road in Ventress caught fire early Tuesday morning and rekindled in the afternoon, Thibodeaux said. Pointe Coupee Fire District #3 Chief Phil Larimore said the... more »

• Coroner identifies 68-year-old woman who died in Springfield apartment fire Play Video

  March 24, 2026 1:24 PM

  SPRINGFIELD — The Livingston Parish Coroner's Office has identified a woman who died in a Springfield apartment fire. Sandra Pine, 68, died after a fire broke out in her apartment along Blood River Road on Sunday night . While the exact cause has not yet been released, the... more »

• 68-year-old Springfield woman dies in apartment fire, state fire marshal says Play Video

  March 23, 2026 4:59 PM

  SPRINGFIELD — A Springfield woman died in an apartment fire on Sunday night, the state fire marshal's office said Monday. According to the state fire marshal, the Springfield Fire Department responded to an apartment fire along Blood River Road around 8:30 on Sunday night. Officials said a 68-year-old... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to Saturday night house fire on North 32nd Street Play Video

  March 22, 2026 10:59 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a Saturday night house fire on North 32nd Street. According to the department, fire crews arrived around 11 p.m. to find smoke coming from the front of the home. While firefighters were able to contain the fire to that... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department extinguishes equipment room fire at the Department of Public Safety and Corrections

  March 21, 2026 11:53 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Department of Public Safety and Corrections off Independence Boulevard on Friday morning. According to the department, a small battery fire broke out in the equipment room around 6:30 a.m. before being quickly extinguished. ... more »

• Pierre Part elementary teacher's home destroyed in fire Play Video

  March 19, 2026 9:21 AM

  PIERRE PART — A family of four was displaced after a fire along Bayou Drive in Pierre Part. The Pierre Part Volunteer Fire Department responded to the fire around 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday and found a building entirely overtaken by flames. The home was destroyed, a spokesperson for the... more »

• BRFD: 2 dead, 2 injured in early Thursday morning fire off South Choctaw Drive Play Video

  March 19, 2026 6:48 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two people are dead and two others were hospitalized after an early Thursday morning fire off South Choctaw Drive. Baton Rouge Fire crews responded to the fire along Bywood Avenue around 3:45 a.m. Firefighters put out the fire by 4:30 a.m., but first responders remained on... more »

• BRFD: Juvenile charged with aggravated arson following fire in Scotlandville school bathroom Play Video

  March 18, 2026 11:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A juvenile was charged with aggravated arson following a fire at Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy. According to Baton Rouge Fire Department investigators, the fire was set on Tuesday, around 1:16 p.m. at the school on Elmgrove Garden Drive. The fire had been extinguished by the time... more »

• Main Street home ruled total loss after early Wednesday morning house fire Play Video

  March 18, 2026 8:19 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge firefighters put out a house fire early Wednesday morning along Main Street. Crews arrived at the home, which is between North 25th and North 26th streets along Main, around 5:24 a.m. Within 20 minutes, the fire was under control. Officials said that when... more »

• St. Luke's Episcopal Church continues to rebuild after devastating fire in 2024 Play Video

  March 17, 2026 12:37 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Following a devastating fire that destroyed St. Luke's Episcopal Church in February 2024, the community continues to help them rebuild. The church is hosting a public event to kick off the public phase of their Capital Campaign. The campaign, titled “Honoring Our Past. Building Our... more »

• St. Luke's Episcopal Church launches campaign to rebuild following a 2024 fire Play Video

  March 16, 2026 7:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE — St. Luke's Episcopal Church will kick off its capital campaign on Saturday to rebuild the church following a 2024 fire. The event gives parishioners an opportunity to view construction progress and allows guests to sign columns that will permanently be installed at the church's entrance. ... more »

• St. George Fire Department provides cancer screening for firefighters Play Video

  March 16, 2026 12:02 PM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department held a cancer screening event for firefighters on Monday at the Louisiana Firefighter Check Your Food Tube event. The test is done using a small pill-sized scraping device, which is swallowed and then extracted before being sent off for DNA testing.... more »

• Multiple Baton Rouge neighborhoods lose power after tree falls on power line along Broussard Street Play Video

  March 16, 2026 7:43 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Several Baton Rouge residents across multiple neighborhoods lost power after a tree fell on a power line on Monday morning. The Baton Rouge Fire Department said the tree knocked down a power line along Broussard Street near St. Rose Avenue, knocking out power in the immediate... more »

• ALL CLEAR from severe weather; big-time cooldown underway Play Video

  March 15, 2026 7:27 PM

  The Tornado Watch was cancelled a few hours early for all parishes/counties in the Storm Station coverage area. There is no longer any threat of severe weather locally. As overnight storms continue pulling away, a brisk northwest wind has already started ushering in a significant cooldown for the Gulf... more »

• Red Flag Warning issued for several parishes across the state Play Video

  March 15, 2026 6:04 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the entire Capital region on Monday Going into effect at 1 p.m. and lasting until 7 p.m. on Monday, the warning emphasizes how the combination of very dry air and gusty winds could lead to rapid... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to early morning house fire on 70th Avenue

  March 15, 2026 9:51 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire on 70th Avenue early Sunday morning. According to the department, fire crews arrived around 1:45 a.m. to find a vacant home with flames showing through the roof. While crews were able to extinguish the fire, the... more »

• Vehicle fire causes damage to mechanic shop on South Choctaw Drive in Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 14, 2026 11:36 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a Saturday morning structure fire on South Choctaw Drive. According to the department, the fire began around 8:40 a.m. when a vehicle inside an auto repair shop caught on fire, causing about $130,000 in damage. The department said... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to house fire on Progress Road Play Video

  March 13, 2026 7:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire on Progress Road on Friday afternoon. According to the department, the fire occurred around 3:40 p.m. when an unattended pot was left on the stove. Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the home before... more »

• Donaldsonville Chief: Fire that damaged three homes likely caused by human interference Play Video

  March 11, 2026 11:23 AM

  DONALDSONVILLE — A fire that damaged three homes in Donaldsonville earlier this month was likely caused by human interference, Donaldsonville Fire Chief Travis Cedotal told WBRZ on Wednesday. According to Cedotal, the home where the March 4 fire started at the corner of Lessard and Charles streets was abandoned... more »

• 'Pass the Torch' scholarship application opens for Baker, Scotlandville high school students Play Video

  March 11, 2026 7:42 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Graduating seniors at Baker High School and Scotlandville High School have an opportunity to earn a $1,000 scholarship. It's the "Pass the Torch" scholarship, an initiative designed to recognize and support outstanding graduating seniors. You must demonstrate academic commitment, active community involvement, and a strong desire... more »

• Debris blankets inside of historic Ponchatoula arts center day after fire caused by lightning strike Play Video

  March 10, 2026 11:17 AM

  PONCHATOULA — Debris still blankets the inside of a historic art gallery in Ponchatoula on Tuesday, the day after lightning struck the Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center. No one was injured in the subsequent fire that started Monday evening, but damage to the building was significant, with much of... more »

• Lightning strikes historic art gallery in Ponchatoula causing fire Play Video

  March 9, 2026 7:33 PM

  PONCHATOULA — A lightning strike is suspected to be the cause of a fire at a historic art gallery at the Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center on Monday, according to the Ponchatoula Police Department. The fire began around 6 p.m., and the Ponchatoula Fire Department and the Ponchatoula Police... more »

• RV fire reported on I-12 eastbound; all lanes blocked near I-55 Play Video

  March 9, 2026 1:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — An RV is currently on fire on I-12 eastbound, right before I-55. Fire crews are currently responding to the fire. All lanes of traffic are blocked, with traffic being delayed at least one mile. more »

• Plaquemine Fire Department renames station to honor family that has served the community for over a century Play Video

  March 8, 2026 8:05 PM

  PLAQUEMINE — The Plaquemine Fire Department renamed its Central Fire Station on Sunday to honor a family with a history spanning over a century with the department. The fire station was renamed to the Yves G. Ramirez Central Fire Station in honor of Yves G. Ramirez, who worked his... more »

• Trailer fire reignites after being extinguished on Deck Boulevard in Ascension Parish

  March 7, 2026 6:55 PM

  GEISMAR — The Gesimar Volunteer Fire Department responded to a trailer fire on Deck Boulevard Friday evening after the trailer reignited following an earlier blaze. According to the department, crews responded to the original trailer fire around 2:30 p.m. After the flames were extinguished, the fire reignited around 7... more »

• WBR Fire: Wood chips burning in fire at Port of Greater Baton Rouge Play Video

  March 7, 2026 1:08 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A fire broke out at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge Saturday morning after wood chips caught fire on a conveyor system used to load materials onto ships along the Mississippi River. Firefighters with West Baton Rouge Fire and EMS responded just before noon with assistance... more »

• One hospitalized following house fire on Glen Ellen Drive off Bluebonnet Boulevard Play Video

  March 7, 2026 11:39 AM

  ST. GEORGE — One person was hospitalized following a house fire on Glen Ellen Drive off Bluebonnet Boulevard on Friday afternoon. According to the St. George Fire Department, the fire occurred around 5:45 p.m. Fire officials said one person was taken to the hospital with injuries. The home was... more »

• Fire severely damages three Donaldsonville homes along Lessard Street Play Video

  March 5, 2026 12:38 PM

  DONALDSONVILLE — Firefighters across several departments battled a triple house fire in Donaldsonville. The fire broke out late on Tuesday night along Lessard Street and involved three homes, the 5th Ward Volunteer Fire Department in Ascension Parish said on Facebook. Two additional homes were damaged. The fire department said... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department investigating three grass fires in the same neighborhood Play Video

  March 3, 2026 7:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating three grass fires in the Scotlandville area that all broke out on Saturday. Fire officials said two of the fires were on 73rd Avenue, and the third was on 74th Avenue. One woman who lives near 74th Avenue described... more »

• Firefighters put out house fire along N. 35th Street on Tuesday afternoon Play Video

  March 3, 2026 4:18 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge firefighters put out a house fire along N. 35th Street on Tuesday afternoon. The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire call around 12:40 p.m. When they arrived, crews found heavy smoke coming from the house. The home's single occupant was safely... more »

• House on Camellia Cove Road in Gonzales total loss after fire Play Video

  March 2, 2026 6:41 PM

  GONZALES — The Geismar Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Camellia Cove Road in Gonzales on Monday afternoon. The fire department received a call about the fire just before 5 p.m. Upon arrival, fire crews from across Ascension Parish found heavy flames coming from the house.... more »

• Bayou Cane firefighters respond to fire along Duet Street; no injuries reported

  March 2, 2026 8:02 AM

  BAYOU CANE — Firefighters responded to a fire along Duet Street in Bayou Cane over the weekend. According to fire officials, crews arrived around 1:45 p.m. on Sunday to find a house overtaken by flames, along with a car, a truck and a small trailer. By 3:09 p.m.,... more »

• Southbound lanes on Airline Highway reopen in St. George following crash Play Video

  February 28, 2026 4:09 PM

  ST. GEORGE — Crews with the St. George Fire Department responded to a crash on Airline Highway in St. George. According to the department, the crash occurred between Sherwood Common and Telesmar, closing all southbound lanes of Airline Highway. The lanes have since been reopened. more »

• Family pet killed in mobile home fire on Chatsworth Road in Franklin Play Video

  February 28, 2026 10:27 AM

  FRANKLIN — The Franklin Fire Department responded to a mobile home fire on Chatsworth Road on Friday night that left a family pet dead. According to Franklin Fire Chief Chuck Bourgeois, crews from the Franklin and Centerville Fire Departments arrived on Chatsworth Road at 7:19 p.m. to find fire... more »

• 2 golfers at Baton Rouge Country Club beat millions-to-one odds in scoring holes-in-one seconds apart Play Video

  February 27, 2026 7:09 AM

  BATON ROUGE — Two golfers at the Baton Rouge Country Club scored back-to-back holes-in-one just seconds apart, a feat that has near-astronomical odds of happening. On Jan. 9, Christopher Pipsair and Michael Lang both made holes-in-one while golfing in the same group at the country club. It was also... more »

• Baton Rouge firefighters put out house fire on Gore Road Play Video

  February 26, 2026 12:22 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge firefighters put out a house fire along Gore Road on Thursday morning. The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire call around 8:30 a.m. When they arrived, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the home and the... more »

• New West Baton Rouge Fire and Sheriff's substation under construction; could cut down response times Play Video

  February 25, 2026 6:04 PM

  ERWINVILLE - Construction is underway for a new fire department and sheriff's office substation on the corner of U.S. 190 and Rougon Road near Erwinville. West Baton Rouge Fire Chief Butch Browning said the project is two years in the making. "We needed a fire station more centrally... more »

• Ascension Parish firefighters battle large grass fire along River Road in Darrow

  February 25, 2026 4:15 PM

  DARROW — Ascension Parish firefighters are battling a large grass fire along River Road in Darrow. According to the parish government, the fire broke through initial containment efforts due to dry and hazardous conditions, as the parish remains under a burn ban. The parish asked motorists to avoid... more »

• Berwick, Patterson fire departments put out fire at apartment complex along Wedell Street in Patterson Play Video

  February 25, 2026 11:45 AM

  PATTERSON — The Berwick Fire Department assisted the Patterson Volunteer Fire Department in putting out a fire along Wedell Street in Patterson. The fire, which broke out on Tuesday around 8:40 p.m., happened in the 100 block of Wedell. Firefighters arrived to find the single-story apartment complex with heavy... more »

• Monday PM Forecast: Freeze Warning tonight, fire danger easing in coming days Play Video

  February 23, 2026 3:24 PM

  The coldest night of the week is just ahead with freezing temperatures in the forecast. A fast warmup will follow, just ahead of another cool front that arrives later in the week. Tonight & Tomorrow: Clear skies and calm winds will set up a cold night across the Capital... more »

• Livingston Parish woods fire burned over 200 acres Play Video

  February 23, 2026 2:02 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Crews worked to contain a woods fire near Highway 42 on Monday that reignited after crews got it under control on Sunday. According to Livingston Parish fire officials, the fire was under control late Sunday night, with a few hot spots near the roadway still blowing smoke.... more »

• East Side Fire Department responds to early morning 18-wheeler fire

  February 23, 2026 1:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The East Side Fire Department responded to an 18-wheeler fire early Sunday morning. According to the department, East Side Engine 913 and Chief 905 arrived around 2:30 a.m. to find the truck completely engulfed in flames. Crews quickly contained the fire to prevent it from extending... more »

• Sunday PM Forecast: Cold nights ahead, fire weather danger continues Play Video

  February 22, 2026 7:19 PM

  The new workweek will bring a continuation of the fire weather danger along with the threat of freezing temperatures. Both impacts will be short-lived, however. Tonight: Clear skies and a northerly breeze will send overnight lows into the mid-30s across the Baton Rouge Metro, with a few spots near... more »

• Hammond Fire Department responds to two residential structure fires within one hour Play Video

  February 22, 2026 2:35 PM

  HAMMOND — The Hammond Fire Department responded to two residential structure fires within one hour on Sunday. According to the department, firefighters arrived at Flanagan's Way around 9 a.m. to find a duplex apartment on fire. The fire was quickly brought under control with no reported injuries. The cause... more »

• Bayou Vista home destroyed in fire Play Video

  February 18, 2026 4:09 PM

  BAYOU VISTA — A Bayou Vista home was destroyed in a house fire, according to the Berwick Volunteer Fire Department. Berwick firefighters assisted several nearby fire departments with a house fire along Delmar Avenue on Tuesday evening. When crews arrived to the fire, flames were already coming from... more »

• St. George Fire Department responds to structure fire on Chickamauga Avenue near Tiger Bend Road

  February 16, 2026 11:33 AM

  ST. GEORGE — The St. George Fire Department is currently working a structure fire on the 15500 block of Chickamauga Avenue near Tiger Bend Road. Fire officials ask that the public please avoid the area at this time. more »

• Man arrested for allegedly setting fire to woman's car Play Video

  February 16, 2026 9:34 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge man was arrested for allegedly setting a woman's car on fire, the Baton Rouge Fire Department said Monday. On Jan. 6, Cedric Matthews, 61, allegedly placed a stack of books under the driver's seat of the vehicle along Monroe Avenue and set them... more »

• Franklin and Centerville Fire Departments respond to Friday night house fire on St. John Street Play Video

  February 14, 2026 10:10 AM

  FRANKLIN — The Franklin and Centerville Fire Departments responded to a Friday night house fire on St. John Street in Franklin. According to Franklin Fire Chief Chuck Bourgois, fire crews arrived around 6:15 p.m. to find fire coming from the rear of the home, with the residents safely waiting... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department names new district chief

  February 10, 2026 1:38 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Baton Rouge Fire Chief Michael Kimble named a new district chief for the Baton Rouge Fire Department on Tuesday. Kyle Duncan, who began his career with BRFD in July 1997, was promoted to the role, according to BRFD. Duncan will serve in a relief district... more »

• Fire crews respond to fire on Black Lake Avenue in Livingston Play Video

  February 2, 2026 6:54 PM

  LIVINGSTON — Fire crews are currently working a house fire on Black Lake Avenue in Livingston. The fire began around 4:30 p.m. Drivers should avoid the area at this time. more »

• Baton Rouge firefighter injured during early morning house fire on Boone Avenue Play Video

  February 1, 2026 9:55 AM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to an early morning house fire on Boone Avenue that left one firefighter injured on Sunday. According to the department, fire crews arrived at the residence around 3:50 a.m. to find an attached garage, two vehicles, a dumpster and a... more »

• Volunteer firefighters respond to shed fire in Napoleonville Play Video

  January 29, 2026 6:44 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — Volunteer firefighters responded to a shed fire in Napoleonville on Wednesday, the Paincourtville Volunteer Fire Department shared on social media. The department's Facebook post shows a shed almost completely engulfed in flames. PVFD said it and the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department worked together to fight the... more »

• Fire officials urge residents to check smoke alarms after surge in fire-related deaths Play Video

  January 29, 2026 3:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Fire officials across Louisiana are urging families to check their smoke alarms after five people died in house fires in the Baton Rouge area in January alone. The Louisiana Fire Marshal’s Office said smoke alarms are often the first warning sign during a fire, especially when... more »