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• HOLD: St. George Fire Jambalaya Fundraiser

  December 13, 2025 2:12 PM

  St. George - St. George Fire Protection District hosted a fundraiser on Saturday to support a local firefighter currently battling cancer. The Jambalaya Fundraiser was held in support of Phillip Castleberry, a firefighter who has spent the past 13 years supporting the community of St. George. Phillip has... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department suspects arson in house fire on Smiley Avenue

  December 13, 2025 10:05 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire early Saturday morning that was allegedly caused by arson, according to investigators. The department said firefighters arrived at a residence on Smiley Avenue around 4 a.m. to find the home completely engulfed in flames. Despite... more »

• Kansas woman who barricaded herself in BR motel sentenced to life without parole for murder

  December 10, 2025 5:02 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Kansas woman convicted of murder after a missing Georgia man's body parts were discovered by a couple in 2023 was sentenced to life in prison without parole. Danetta Knoblauch of Wichita, Kan., was found guilty of multiple charges, including felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery,... more »

• Port Allen home severely damaged in fire caused by space heater Play Video

  December 8, 2025 4:33 PM

  PORT ALLEN — A home in Port Allen caught fire due to an electric space heater, the West Baton Rouge Fire Department said Monday. The fire department said a family lived in the home, but no one was injured. Photos show severe damage to much of the house.... more »

• Pierre Part Fire and Rescue responds to kitchen fire on Highway 70 Play Video

  December 7, 2025 8:13 PM

  ASSUMPTION - Pierre Part Fire and Rescue responded to a Sunday afternoon kitchen fire on Highway 70. According to officials, the fire began around 12:10 p.m. due to an unattended pot on the stove. Fire crews removed the hazard, cut off the power, and ventilated the trailer, leaving... more »

• Two animals die in mobile home fire on Erwin Avenue Play Video

  December 7, 2025 4:00 PM

  ERWINVILLE - The West Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to an early morning fire on Sunday that left two animals dead. According to the department, the fire occurred on Erwin Avenue when a mobile home went up in flames around 2:45 a.m. Authorities were notified about the fire... more »

• Volunteer firefighters across Ascension Parish respond to early morning fire Play Video

  December 7, 2025 10:11 AM

  ASCENSION - Volunteer firefighters across Ascension Parish responded to an early morning structure fire on Sunday, according to fire officials. The fire began around 4 a.m. in the Darrow community, with several volunteer fire departments arriving to extinguish the flames. St. Amant Fire Chief James E. LeBlanc expressed... more »

• Mayor-President Sid Edwards cancels plans to merge EMS and fire department Play Video

  December 3, 2025 3:11 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Mayor-President Sid Edwards has canceled the city's plans to merge its fire department and EMS services into one agency, he said at a Wednesday press conference. Edwards announced the merger proposal in June with the intention "to create a more unified and responsive emergency services system.”... more »

• Man's car catches fire on way to work, quickly extinguished by Morgan City firefighters Play Video

  December 2, 2025 1:07 PM

  MORGAN CITY — A man was on his way to work in Morgan City on Tuesday morning when he noticed his car had started smoking, the Morgan City Fire Department said. Just before 9 a.m., the man pulled into the parking lot of an RV business on La. 182... more »

• Camping stove sold by Walmart under recall; Second-degree burns reported Play Video

  December 1, 2025 3:58 PM

  A camping stove sold by Walmart is under recall because of serious burn and fire hazards. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Ozark Trail Tabletop stove was manufactured by China Window Industry Company, and more than 200,000 stoves were sold. The company has received more than a... more »

• Monday morning fire at Florida Boulevard storage facility caused by space heater, BRFD says Play Video

  December 1, 2025 2:56 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Square Space Storage on Florida Boulevard caught fire Monday morning, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. According to BRFD, the fire happened around 8:30 a.m. Investigators say it was accidental and started from a space heater being used in a unit. Firefighters brought the fire... more »

• St. George Fire Department rescues dog from Thanksgiving night house fire Play Video

  December 1, 2025 11:32 AM

  ST. GEORGE - The St. George Fire Department responded to a house fire on Sugar Mill Avenue on the night of Thanksgiving, the department announced on Monday. Fire crews found the home around 8:19 p.m. with heavy fire coming through the roof. According to the department, firefighters located... more »

• Home destroyed in early morning fire on Lark Street, fire department says Play Video

  November 30, 2025 10:30 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A home on Lark Street was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning, the Baton Rouge Fire Department said. BRFD said it responded to a house fire call on Lark Street around 12:50 a.m. on Sunday. Firefighters found heavy flames coming from the roof. Crews were... more »

• Thanksgiving on Duty: How first responders redefine family Play Video

  November 27, 2025 4:51 PM

  HAMMOND — While many families gathered around their Thanksgiving tables Thursday, firefighters at the Hammond Fire Department spent the holiday on duty, a tradition they’ve upheld for decades. Twenty firefighters worked the holiday shift, preparing their own meal inside the station between calls. District Chief Bryan Needham, who has... more »

• One arrested for arson in connection to fire on Mariner Drive Play Video

  November 27, 2025 12:21 PM

  ST. GEORGE - A person was arrested in connection with a fire that occurred in an apartment building on Mariner Drive near the intersection of Ned Avenue on Thursday morning, according to the St. George Fire Department. Fire officials said the fire was intentionally set around 11 a.m. by... more »

• Fire now extinguished at Westlake Chemical in Iberville Parish Play Video

  November 25, 2025 12:28 PM

  PLAQUEMINE - First responders put out a fire at Westlake Chemical in Plaquemine on Tuesday. The Iberville Parish Government Office of Emergency Preparedness said there are no injuries, the situation is under control and there is no danger to the surrounding public. The company released the following statement:... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to Saturday night house fire on Mollylea Drive

  November 23, 2025 10:21 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire on Mollylea Drive Saturday night. The fire began around 8 p.m. as firefighters arrived to find the back of the home covered in flames, department officials said. Fire crews worked to contain the fire and... more »

• Kansas woman who barricaded herself in BR motel convicted in murder of missing Georgia man Play Video

  November 21, 2025 3:28 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A Kansas woman was convicted of murder on Thursday after a missing Georgia man's body parts were discovered by a couple in 2023. Danetta Knoblauch of Wichita, Kan., was found guilty of multiple charges, including felony murder, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, arson and concealing the death... more »

• Assumption Parish deputies arrest 80-year-old for allegedly lighting tire fires Play Video

  November 20, 2025 4:31 PM

  NAPOLEONVILLE — Assumption Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested an 80-year-old man accused of lighting several illegal fires. According to APSO, Willie J. Langs allegedly lit a large pile of tires on fire on Howard Lane in Napoleonville. A local fire department told deputies that large burn piles were a "repetitive... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responding to fire at South Choctaw Drive storage facility Play Video

  November 19, 2025 5:15 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A storage facility along South Choctaw Drive caught fire on Wednesday afternoon. The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to the Square Space Storage facility shortly after 3 p.m. When they arrived, firefighters found heavy flames coming out of the back of one of the storage buildings.... more »

• Wednesday PM Forecast: One more foggy start ahead of the next rainmaker Play Video

  November 19, 2025 4:12 PM

  Another DENSE FOG ADVISORY has been issued for the majority of southeast Louisiana, lasting from 11 p.m. Wednesday through 9 a.m. Thursday. Quarter-mile visibility or less will be possible across much of the region. Remain cautious during the morning drive by taking it slow, using low-beam headlights, and leaving plenty... more »

• WATCH: Garbage truck catches fire in Gonzales; no injuries reported Play Video

  November 19, 2025 11:28 AM

  GONZALES — A WM garbage truck caught fire Wednesday morning along South Burnside Avenue. Gonzales Fire Department units were dispatched to the fire around 9:30 a.m., and firefighters had the fire under control within 20 minutes. No injuries were reported, Chief Preston Landry told WBRZ. One lane... more »

• Truck fire on I-10 closes right two lanes near Louise Street exit

  November 17, 2025 3:13 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A box truck fire caused two lanes on I-10 Westbound near the Louise Street exit to close, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department. The right two lanes on the interstate are blocked off due to the fire, causing traffic to be backed up all the... more »

• Friday PM Forecast: Patchy dense fog to start an unseasonably warm game day Play Video

  November 14, 2025 5:33 PM

  Warm weather dominates the Storm Station 7-Day Forecast, with patchy fog an issue on some mornings. This pattern will hold at least through the middle part of next week. Fog Potential: A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for the majority of south Louisiana into Saturday morning. Fog may... more »

• Car left upside down after crash closes I-12 on-ramp at Juban Crossing

  November 14, 2025 1:51 PM

  DENHAM SPRINGS - A vehicle was flipped upside down after a crash on the I-12 on-ramp at Juban Crossing on Friday, officials said. The crash left a vehicle upside down on the roadway, causing the on-ramp to close. Officials said there were no reported injuries and are waiting... more »

• Millage tax increase among two propositions in Livingston Parish on Saturday's ballot Play Video

  November 12, 2025 11:35 AM

  LIVINGSTON - Livingston Parish voters will decide on whether to continue funding two Fire Protection Districts via their prospective millage taxes. Voters in Fire Protection District No. 5, which covers parts of Denham Springs, will consider adding 5 mills to the 10.14 mills they already pay. If approved, the... more »

• West Baton Rouge Firefighters respond to attic fire on Sugar Hollow Lane in Addis Play Video

  November 11, 2025 8:21 PM

  ADDIS — West Baton Rouge Firefighters responded to a house fire in Addis on Tuesday evening, WBR Fire Chief Butch Browning told WBRZ. Browning said it was an attic fire that happened just before 7 p.m. on Sugar Hollow Lane. The fire department believes it may have started because... more »

• Firefighters work to extinguish house fire on Iberia Street

  November 10, 2025 2:55 PM

  BATON ROUGE - Firefighters worked to put out a house fire on Iberia Street in Baton Rouge on Monday, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. The fire, which started around noon, could be seen coming through the home's roof by the time the department arrived. The home's... more »

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

  November 10, 2025 12:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The East Side Fire Department responded to an 18-wheeler fire early Monday morning. East Side Engine 913 arrived around 5:45 a.m. to find the truck's cab engulfed in flames. Crews worked to contain the fire and prevented it from spreading to the trailer attached to the... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to two vacant house fires, one of the homes left abandoned after previous fire Play Video

  November 8, 2025 10:04 AM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to two vacant house fires early Saturday morning, according to authorities. The first fire occurred on Provost Street around 12 a.m. on Saturday. While firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to nearby homes, the vacant house was a total loss.... more »

• St. George Fire officials say Ridge Pecan Drive fire was caused by electrical issues in bathroom Play Video

  November 4, 2025 11:34 AM

  ST. GEORGE — A fire put out by the St. George Fire Department over the weekend was caused by an electrical malfunction in a bathroom vent. St. George Fire officials said that Saturday morning's fire along Ridge Pecan Drive displaced four people, with no one injured in the blaze.... more »

• West Baton Rouge Fire Department responds to shed fire on Nolan David Road Play Video

  November 3, 2025 6:30 PM

  PORT ALLEN - The West Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a shed fire on Nolan David Road on Monday, according to West Baton Rouge Fire Chief H. Butch Browning. According to the fire department, the shed contained batteries and propane bottles, which fueled the flames. There were... more »

• St. Luke's Episcopal Church breaks ground on new building after destructive 2024 fire Play Video

  November 2, 2025 6:24 PM

  BATON ROUGE - St. Luke's Episcopal Church invited parishioners to join a historic celebration on Sunday as it broke ground on the new St. Luke's Church building and Pope Hall after a fire destroyed the original church building in 2024 . Services have since been held in Witter Hall,... more »

• One killed in motorcycle crash along La. 43 near Haynes Settlement Road Play Video

  November 2, 2025 4:11 PM

  SPRINGFIELD - One person was killed in a crash along La. Highway 43 near Haynes Settlement Road on Sunday afternoon. Officials said the crash involved a motorcycle. The victim has not been identified. As of 3:45 p.m., roads in the area were closed, according to the Albany Police... more »

• St. George Fire Department responds to apartment fire on Ridge Pecan Drive Play Video

  November 1, 2025 12:23 PM

  ST. GEORGE - The St. George Fire Department responded to a fire at the 9100 block of Ridge Pecan Drive on Saturday. The fire originally began in an apartment building around 9:30 a.m. There are currently no reported injuries. The cause of the fire is still being... more »

• Tangipahoa River reopens to public while crews continue cleanup after Smitty's Supply explosion Play Video

  October 31, 2025 2:43 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Tangipahoa River reopened to the public on Friday, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality and the Tangipahoa Parish Government announced. This announcement comes more than two months after an explosion at Smitty's Supply polluted the river. While the river is now open from Lees... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Semi-truck on fire along I-10 eastbound at I-49; road completely closed to traffic

  October 30, 2025 9:25 AM

  LAFAYETTE - Firefighters in Lafayette are to put out a semi-truck that caught fire on I-10 eastbound at I-49. The interstate is closed to traffic near U.S. 167 and is causing delays several miles back. DOTD also said that, until further notice, the I-49 southbound exit and I-10... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department investigating Monday morning arson on Iberville Street Play Video

  October 27, 2025 3:34 PM

  BATON ROUGE — The Baton Rouge Fire Department is looking for the person who they say set a family's home on fire on Iberville Street early Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the house fire call just before 6 a.m., where they found smoke and flames coming from the back... more »

• St. George Fire Department responds to fire on Green Hill Avenue Play Video

  October 26, 2025 6:19 PM

  ST. GEORGE - The St. George Fire Department responded to a fire at the 13200 block of Green Hill Avenue near the High Crest intersection on Sunday, around 5 p.m. Fire officials said there were no injuries, and they are still working to determine the cause of the fire.... more »

• New Roads temporarily loses power after Monday morning fire at Entergy plant

  October 20, 2025 2:44 PM

  NEW ROADS - The city of New Roads temporarily lost power Monday afternoon after a fire at an Entergy power plant earlier in the day, the Pointe Coupee Parish Government said on social media. According to the parish, the Monday morning fire was caused by a damaged transmission line.... more »

• Baton Rouge Fire Department put out vacant house fire on Highland Road Play Video

  October 18, 2025 12:35 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department put out a vacant house fire Saturday morning on Highland Road. The fire was first reported around 7:00 a.m., when the back of the home became engulfed by flames. Firefighters contained the fire to the back of the house within... more »

• Officials: East Feliciana Parish under burn ban until further notice Play Video

  October 14, 2025 12:03 PM

  CLINTON — East Feliciana Parish was placed under a burn ban on Tuesday. The burn ban is in effect until further notice, East Feliciana Parish emergency officials said. "Outdoor cooking is allowed, but has to be contained, such as a BBQ pit," officials added. The state Fire... more »

• After spending savings on used car, family escapes burning vehicle 11 days later Play Video

  October 8, 2025 3:41 PM

  BATON ROUGE - A single mom is struggling to make ends meet after her SUV caught fire on the interstate last month. Tiffany Jeff said her liability insurance didn't cover the incident. She spent her savings on a used car on Sept. 9. On Sept. 20, the car caught... more »

• 'You want to evict us for that?': Baton Rouge extended stay hotel closes amid property dispute Play Video

  September 30, 2025 8:59 PM

  BATON ROUGE - On Tuesday, dozens of occupants at Boardwalk Suites Hotel were evicted, with the hotel operator saying it comes as part of a court order. Jason Trindade, the hotel operator and CEO of Boardwalk Suites Baton Rouge, said part of the problem with the hotel is the... more »

• La. 16 closed in Pine Grove due to structure fire, fire department says

  September 30, 2025 3:56 PM

  PINE GROVE — La. 16 was shut down on Tuesday in Pine Grove due to a structure fire, according to the Pine Grove Volunteer Fire Department. The highway was closed at the intersection with Dennis Lee Road. WBRZ has reached out for more details. more »

• St. George Fire put out early Monday morning house fire on Olga Lee Drive Play Video

  September 29, 2025 6:39 AM

  ST. GEORGE — Valentine Road was blocked early Monday as fire crews put out a house fire on Olga Lee Drive. St. George Fire crews responded to the structure fire off Valentine around 4:55 a.m. Within 30 minutes, crews had the fire under control. According to a fire... more »

• EPA releases list of hazardous inventory at Smitty's Supply

  September 26, 2025 4:31 PM

  ROSELAND — More than a month after a major industrial fire in Tangipahoa Parish, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released an inventory list identifying the millions of gallons of motor oils, automotive fluids and other petrochemical products at the site. The information was made public Thursday, hours after... more »

• EPA withholds list of chemicals in Smitty's Supply fire, citing 'confidential business information' Play Video

  September 25, 2025 5:23 PM

  Federal officials have not yet made public the list of hazardous materials present at a Tangipahoa Parish petroleum products plant that caught fire and exploded last month, saying that doing so might reveal “confidential business information.” The Environmental Protection Agency, which has led disaster response efforts and all public... more »

• Man arrested for arson after allegedly setting vehicle, stuffed animal on fire along Tigerland Avenue Play Video

  September 24, 2025 9:17 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested and charged with arson after he allegedly set a stuffed animal on fire in front of a Tigerland Avenue home. Oscar Flores, 39, was arrested Tuesday after Baton Rouge Fire investigators began investigating a Sept. 12 vehicle fire. It was later learned... more »

• Roseland business has stayed closed since explosion Play Video

  September 22, 2025 6:59 PM

  ROSELAND - A month ago, an explosion at Smitty's Supply led to a fire that lasted nearly two weeks. While testing is still being done to determine if there are long-lasting effects of the explosion and chemical spill, a business owner near Smitty's says it could be months before she... more »

• Family of 4 displaced after early-morning fire on Country Meadow Avenue Play Video

  September 21, 2025 11:37 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A family of four lost their home after it caught fire early on Sunday morning, according to the St. George Fire Department. Firefighters responded to a house fire on Country Meadow Avenue around 3:45 a.m. to find flames coming from the roof. Crews got the fire... more »

• St. George fire officials work house fire on Kellywood Oaks Drive; no injuries reported

  September 16, 2025 10:26 PM

  BATON ROUGE - The St. George Fire Department worked a house fire Tuesday evening on Kellywood Oaks Drive, officials said. Crews responded to the scene around 5:45 p.m. and put out the fire within 30 minutes. The fire caused moderate damage to the home, a spokesperson said. She... more »

• Shed, attic of Norma Court house catches fire early Tuesday morning Play Video

  September 16, 2025 7:27 AM

  BATON ROUGE — A shed behind a home on Norma Court caught fire early Tuesday morning. Baton Rouge Fire officials said crews responded to the home around 1:38 a.m. to find four people outside and the shed on fire, with the flames extending to the attic of the house.... more »

• Man arrested for arson after allegedly setting girlfriend's house on fire Play Video

  September 15, 2025 2:45 PM

  BATON ROUGE — A man was arrested after intentionally lighting his "on-again-off-again" girlfriend's house on fire, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office. Eloy Mora, 31, faces an aggravated arson charge. Firefighters responded to a house fire on Tracy Avenue, near Joor Road, around 4:30 p.m. on... more »

• St. Helena Parish added to burn ban with Tangipahoa Parish

  September 15, 2025 12:36 PM

  GREENSBURG — St. Helena Parish has been placed under a burn ban, joining Tangipahoa Parish, where a ban has been in effect since Friday afternoon. The burn ban went into effect in St. Helena Parish on Saturday afternoon, according to the parish's Facebook page. The ban is due to... more »

• SGFD: 2 firefighters injured in Rue Desiree fire, likely started by electrical issue Play Video

  September 13, 2025 12:57 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Two firefighters were injured after battling a fire that destroyed a home of three in the Iberville Terrace neighborhood, according to the St. George Fire Department. The fire started at a home on Rue Desiree around 4:09 p.m. on Thursday. Crews were able to get the... more »

• Officials: Residents can expect to see smoke, glow from Pine Grove grass fire for 'days to come' Play Video

  September 11, 2025 9:23 PM

  PINE GROVE - Livingston fire officials worked a large grass fire in Pine Grove on Thursday afternoon. The Livingston Parish Fire Protection District 4 said they were assisting the Pine Grove Fire Department with a large vegetation fire on La. 16 around 4 p.m. "The scene consisted of... more »

• Communities across region set memorial observances for 9-11 Play Video

  September 10, 2025 1:30 PM

  BATON ROUGE — Area communities on Thursday will mark 24 years since the terror attacks on the United States. Below are a few commemorations scheduled. Check back as more are added. Baton Rouge: Fire stations hold moments of silence at 7:46 a.m. Gonzales (Thursday): Fire District 1... more »

• Gonzales home destroyed in fire Monday afternoon

  September 8, 2025 7:38 PM

  GONZALES - An Ascension Parish home was destroyed in a house fire on Monday afternoon. Firefighters from across Ascension responded to the fire at a home near the corner of Sycamore Avenue and Austin Drive in Gonzales. The fire was reported around 5:30 p.m., but video... more »

• Deputy's unit catches fire while responding to report of car catching fire Play Video

  September 8, 2025 5:39 PM

  PATTERSON — A St. Mary Parish Deputy's patrol unit caught fire while responding to another car catching fire in tall grass on Monday morning. Deputies say a unit was sent to a vehicle on fire near Wilson's Landing in Patterson around 9:40 a.m. The deputy parked the unit on... more »

• Man accused of pouring gasoline inside Baker home, threatening to light it with people inside Play Video

  September 6, 2025 5:20 PM

  BAKER — A man was arrested Saturday after allegedly threatening to burn down a Baker home with people inside, according to the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Wilfred Jackson Jr., 34, was arrested for attempted aggravated arson. Jackson is accused of pouring gasoline throughout a home on Cypress Drive... more »

• Two weeks after Smitty's explosion, Roseland still not easily accessible from all directions

  September 5, 2025 4:09 PM

  ROSELAND — Two weeks after explosions and an ongoing fire at Smitty's Supply in Roseland, two major highways are still closed. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said Friday that response teams were working at the site of the Aug. 22 explosion. Motorists on U.S. 51 and La.... more »

• TEAM 2 TRAFFIC: Right lane blocked after vehicle fire on I-10 eastbound past Ramah Play Video

  September 5, 2025 8:09 AM

  RAMAH — A vehicle fire on I-10 eastbound past Ramah closed the right lane and caused major delays Friday morning. The semi-truck fire was between La. 3000 and La. 77 and was first reported around 7 a.m. more »