Multi-Agency Response: Controlling the Caddo Bossier Port Fire

SHREVEPORT, LA – Firefighters from all around north Louisiana worked for more than 24 hours to put out a raging blaze at the Port of Caddo Bossier in south Shreveport. The fire started at the Pratt Industries Recycling complex just before 4:30 on Saturday afternoon.

The first crews to arrive found several bales of paper on fire. High winds caused this blaze to spread rapidly and a second alarm was required. More crews arrived on the scene and a third alarm was initiated.

Multiple agencies along with off duty SFD personnel responded to the scene. This effort included Bossier City Fire, Caddo Fire District 4, Caddo Fire District 7, Caddo Sheriffs, and a tanker from Desoto Parish. At one point during the operation, there were more than 100 firefighters on scene to help put out the blaze and prevent flare-ups.

The Port of Caddo Bossier issued this statement:

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone involved in the response. Numerous agencies came together in an extraordinary display of teamwork and dedication, demonstrating exceptional skill and coordination throughout the firefighting efforts. Our community should take great pride in the resilience and cooperation shown in the aftermath of this incident. Local first responders worked side by side, ensuring each other’s safety and executing their roles with precision and commitment. Their unified efforts helped bring the situation under control. As we move forward, additional operations will begin today, including the deployment of heavy machinery to further secure the area. We appreciate the continued efforts of all personnel involved and the unwavering support of our community.

Pratt Industries is in an area of about 3 acres and has more than 9500 tons of baled paper products.

Shreveport firefighters have been rotating crews every 3 hours all weekend to make sure this blaze does not flare up and impact other businesses at the port.

One firefighter was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries for further evaluation.

No word yet on the cause of the blaze.