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Caddo Parish Burn Ban Lifted

James Stanley — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:19:38 +0000

The Caddo Fire Chiefs Association has lifted the burn ban for all of Caddo Parish. The National Weather Service Office in Shreveport has reported nearly two inches of rain over the last two months with another round expected next Wednesday and next weekend.

Bossier City Woman Torches Ex-Boyfriend's Bed

James Stanley — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 22:18:14 +0000

A woman who was scorned by her ex-boyfriend was arrested on Monday for burning down the cabin where he lived, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.

Brenda Fore was arrested for setting fire to a bed inside the cedar cabin located on a farm in Blanchard's Nob Hill subdivision. The fire destroyed the cabin, causing damage estimated at $30,000.

SFD And Non-Profit Hosting Sprinkler Burn Demonstration

James Stanley — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:33:08 +0000

The Shreveport Fire Department and the national non-profit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition are hosting a live, side-by-side fire and sprinkler burn demonstration that vividly shows the tremendous speed of a typical home fire and its potential for deadly destruction.

Also illustrated is the vital importance of home fire safety technology that can save lives and reduce property damage.