Tag Archives: Louisiana

Apartment Building, Residential

Baton Rouge, LA – Fire sprinklers keep grease fire from spreading at apartment

October 24, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A grease fire was ignited by an overflowing pot at a Baton Rouge apartment complex Wednesday afternoon.

Fire crews were called to 650 W. Mckinley St. around 6:15 p.m. … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other - School / University, School / University

Baton Rouge, LA – Fire at nursing school contained by fire sprinklers; No injuries reported

September 17, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Classes have been canceled for some Southern University students following a weekend fire.

The fire was reported at the nursing school building around 1 a.m. Sunday. Officials say the … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Baton Rouge, LA – Fire at assisted living center extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries to residents or firefighters

March 5, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters responded to a fire at Amber Terrace assisted living facility on Summa Avenue last Thursday afternoon. Officials with the St. George Fire Department say firefighters were dispatched at 12:45 p.m. on … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Lake Charles, LA – Sprinkler system assists firefighters in laundry room fire at casino

March 3, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

The Lake Charles Fire Department put out a small fire in the laundry room at L’auberge Casino Resort last Tuesday morning, officials said. Assistant Chief Carroll Doty said a machine caught fire. … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other - Manufacturing, Other Business

Lacassine, LA – Sprinkler system contains fire at textile mill

January 22, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

State Fire Marshal deputies are on the scene of a fire at an industrial business in Lacassine

The call to investigate the origin and cause of the fire … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Lafayette, LA – Early morning balcony fire at student apartment complex extinguished by sprinkler

January 14, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

The Lafayette Fire Department says they responded to a balcony fire on Thursday morning at The Quarters student apartment complex in Lafayette. Officials say a sprinkler alarm was activated around 2:30 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Baton Rouge, LA – Grease fire at restaurant extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

December 28, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Baton Rouge firefighters responded to a kitchen fire at the Walk On's on Burbank.

The Fire department got the call around 6 p.m. Sunday night. Authorities immediately evacuated … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Baton Rouge, LA – Third-floor hotel fire extinguished by sprinkler system

November 15, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters rescued an elderly woman from a fire and severe smoke in a hotel off South Shewood Forest Boulevard Tuesday morning, said St. George Fire Department spokesman Eldon Ledoux.

The fire was reported just … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Denham Springs, LA – Apartment fire caused by man trying to manufacture methamphetamine limited by single sprinkler

October 15, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A Denham Springs man is in custody at the Livingston Parish Detention Center after an attempt to manufacture methamphetamine in his apartment caused a minor blast and forced temporary evacuation of the complex late … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Retail, Shopping Mall

Baton Rouge, LA – Mall fire extinguished with help from sprinkler system; No injuries reported

October 5, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Emergency officials responded to reports of the smell of smoke and a possible fire at the Mall of Louisiana around 7 p.m. … Continue Reading ››

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