Louisiana Fire News

Lipscomb brings over 21 years of experience to the job as the city works to strengthen its fire department.

The City of Baker received a $863,000 federal grant to build a new satellite fire station on the west side, which will significantly enhance Baker’s emergency response capabilities and provide faster response times.

Lake Charles Urgent Care is providing the cancer screening program to Lake Charles firefighters for the first time under the new law.

Thirty firefighters participated in simulations that included helping passengers escape from truck crashes and bus crashes.

VIDEO: Mayor Michael Harris says the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but that the building is a total loss.

Firefighters responded to a house fire that was allegedly caused by a hot plate. Upon arrival, firefighters say the single-family home had two rooms engulfed in flames.

A man jumped out of a second-story window, injuring himself, to escape a fire that erupted at his Broadmoor home, according to the New Orleans Fire Department.

The Bayou Cane Fire Protection District responded to three “major” incidents, including two crash-related vehicle fires and a structure fire.

Officials worked a house fire on Salinger Road in Darrow, the St. Amant Fire Department said. A total of 12 firefighters responded and operated on the scene.

U.S. Senator John Kennedy announced that he has secured just more than a million dollars for a new fire station in Zachary. 

Upon arrival, fire crews found one structure fully engulfed in flames, which quickly spread to two nearby buildings. A second and third alarm were requested to bring additional support and equipment.

The Jonesboro Fire Department has received a Class two fire protection from the Property Insurance Association of Louisiana.