VIDEO: The Baton Rouge Fire Department is investigating the cause of a Wednesday night, June 11, vacant house fire. The fire happened in the 9900 block of Avenue A near Scenic Highway shortly before 10 p.m.
Officials say upon arrival, heavy smoke could be seen coming from the home and firefighters contained the fire before it could spread. It is believed to have started in a wall near the center of the home, but the exact cause is still undetermined. Fire investigators say people who live nearby reported seeing several lightning strikes in the area a little while before this fire started. No injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.
