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A raging two-alarm fire in Shreveport's historic Highland neighborhood kept firefighters busy all morning.

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The Shreveport Fire Department was dispatched to 2540 Regent Street at 11:28 AM for a reported fire.  Fire companies arrived on scene within two minutes to find a one story wood frame home with flames and smoke coming from a bedroom

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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.  

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I told you earlier in the week about Caddo Sheriff's Safety Town being a drop-off point for your unused or unwanted prescription meds, now Shreveport Police Chief Willie Shaw has announced that his department will join together with other local law enforcement agencies to participate in the national "Take-Back" initiative for prescription medications to be held this weekend.

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photo by John Lee
Burning diesel fuel and hydraulic fluid from several 18-wheelers sent a thick cloud of black smoke billowing over parts of west Shreveport this afternoon.

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Two Shreveport families have been displaced by overnight house fires.

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Shreveport firefighters found themselves coming and going yesterday -- with five structure fires in a ten-hour period.

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A busy period for Shreveport firefighters -- with three residential fires in less than twelve hours.

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Colder weather often leads to an increase in residential fires. The American Red Cross calls home fires "America's biggest disaster threat." and it's issued some guidelines for preventing them. Keep all potential sources of fuel

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