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Busy Morning For Shreveport Firefighters

Robert and Erin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:28:44 +0000

Firefighters had to get out early today to put out a fire at the Old Salem Village Apartments at Bert Kouns and Buncombe Road. When crews arrived, the found a fire in the office area.

No one was hurt and the fire did not spread to any of the units

Another Wildfire – Near Haughton

BJ Kelley — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:37:39 +0000

Firefighters have had their hands full over the last couple of weeks! Now, add to the list a new fire. This one is in south Bossier Parish. According to our sister station 710 KEEL, this new wildfire is located between Highway 157 and Fairview Point Road. Fire crews arrived on the scene shortly before 4pm, [...]

Falling Ash From East Texas Brush Fire Rains Down On West Shreveport

Rick Taylor — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:11:12 +0000

Fire crews from Northern Caddo Parish have returned to their respective stations this evening after responding to a call for assistance from the Harrison County Fire Department. Firefighters from Caddo Fire Districts #1, 3, 4, and 7 along with Harrison County, Karnack, Big Lake Fire Departments worked with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry [...]

Helping With The Ark-La-Tex Wildfires

BJ Kelley — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:18:27 +0000

The number of wildfires in north Louisiana and east Texas has been crazy this year. And we’ve been getting lots of calls and emails asking about ways to help out the firefighters and those who have been affected. Donations and checks can be sent to the American Red Cross. They will also have up to [...]

More Fires In Caddo Parish

BJ Kelley — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:15:39 +0000

It seems firefighters all around the area have been staying waaaaaayyyyyy too busy.

The fires in Texas continue.

Shreveport had the fire near the GM plant yesterday.

Earlier in the week, Oil City saw fire action.

And now, the hard working firefighters are back out fighting a new fire.

Shreveport Fire Next To GM Plant [PHOTOS]

BJ Kelley — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:43:51 +0000

Shortly after 3pm today, we started getting calls about a large amount of smoke on I-20. And, looking outside our studios, we could all see the smoke rising up, too. It was yet another grass fire. This time, it was near the Shreveport General Motors plant. Right now, officials have yet to determine a cause… [...]

Afternoon Fire Damages Two-Story Apartment Building

Rick Taylor — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:56:23 +0000

The Shreveport Fire Department responded to 747 Ratcliff at 2:37 pm for a reported house fire. Fire crews arrived on scene at 2:41 pm to find a two story brick apartment building with heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear and roof. Fire crews had reports that the apartments were occupied and immediately began [...]

Wildfire Burns In South-Central Shreveport

Rick Taylor — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:50:38 +0000

An out-of-control wildfire in the heart of town kept multiple fire agencies busy into late last evening. Shreveport Firefighters, with the help of at least five Caddo Fire Districts spent much of yesterday battling a wildfire that threatened homes and businesses in south-central Shreveport. The wildfire burned across forty acres near East 85th Street and [...]

Local Fireworks Ban Violation Penalties Announced, More Details On City Ordinance

Rick Taylor — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 06:02:32 +0000

The Shreveport Police and Fire Department’s Prevention Division announced plans to enforce the ban on the sale and discharge of Consumer 1.4 g Class C fireworks within the City of Shreveport. The decision was made ban consumer fireworks because of unprecedented drought conditions. All citizens and visitors are strongly urged to comply with the requirements of [...]

Oklahoma Kids Set Themselves on Fire for Fun

dennisboddie — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:49:37 +0000

There’s a hot new trend among teenagers in Oklahoma – and we emphasize the word “hot.”

News 9 reports teens in the state have taken to setting themselves and their friends on fire.

The kids douse their bodies with highly flammable body spray and then light themselves up, b

An "Evening Of Heroes" Celebration Is Tonight

Rick Taylor — Thu, 05 May 2011 06:14:33 +0000

Fire Chief Brian Crawford proudly announced that members of the Shreveport Fire Department along with Shreveport Police Officers and LSU Health Science Center Trauma Center will be the recipients of the prestigious “Hero Awards” during an “Evening of Heroes” celebration at the Shreveport Convention Center. The event, which is sponsored by the LSU Health [...]

Local Family Needs Help After Fire

Elaine Etheridge — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 18:20:56 +0000

A Bossier City mother of three needs a little help…after her family’s home was heavily damaged by a fire Tuesday evening. The kitchen, laundry room and dining room — along with all their contents — are total losses. 31-year-old Angela Peterson has two sons — ages 10 and 13 — and a 7-month-old daughter who [...]