Authorities are searching for the arsonist responsible for a house fire that left a 65-year-old man injured and caused $35,000 in damages to a north Baton Rouge home Friday.
The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. in the 2600 block of Cable Street, according to a representative with the Baton Rouge Fire Department.
First responders say when they arrived they found flames consuming the home's front porch and front rooms.
They made their way into the home and found the aforementioned 65-year-old man on the floor, near the front door.
Firefighters brought him out of the home and began treating him.
The man suffered burns and smoke inhalation, officials say.