Baton Rouge fire crews respond to alleged arson on South 16th Street

BATON ROUGE — Crews with the Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to an overnight vacant-house fire on South 16th Street, according to officials.

Firefighters arrived around 1:32 a.m. to find fire coming from the back of the home.

While the house was considered a total loss, crews were able to keep the fire from spreading to nearby homes.

A firefighter was evaluated at the scene by EMS for a minor injury.

Investigators believe that the fire was intentionally set.

Anyone with information about the fire is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or the Baton Rouge Fire Department at 225-389-2050.

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