One Injured in West College Street Fire in Shreveport

Shreveport Fire Department fire crews were dispatched at 8:25pm Wednesday (11/13/24) evening to the 2200 block of West College street to a report of a single-story residential fire.

The first arriving SFD fire unit on scene reported heavy smoke showing from the rear of the residence. It took the efforts of 21 firefighters— 7 fire units, to quickly bring this blaze under control at 8:37pm.

There were 2 adults and 3 children in the residence at the time of the fire. One occupant was transported with non-life-threatening injuries to a local hospital for further evaluation. All the other occupants escaped unharmed.

Red Cross was contacted for the immediate needs of the occupants. No injuries to firefighters to report.

If you or someone you know needs a free smoke detector, please contact the Shreveport Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau at 318-673-6740.