Shreveport Fire Department Battle Overnight House Fire

At 8:48 p.m. Shreveport Fire Department crews were dispatched to a reported house fire on the 6300 block of Tulsa Av.

Engine 9 arrived on scene at 8:51 p.m. and reported smoke and flames coming from the front side of the home before beginning fire attack. There was a total of eight (8) units, including twenty-four (24) firefighters and support staff, working to extinguish the fire, which was brought under control.

This home was believed to be vacant. There were no injuries to citizens or members of the Shreveport Fire Department.

SFD Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.

For more information on fire safety or to request a free smoke alarm, please visit www.shreveportfire.org or contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at 318-673-6740.