House Under Renovation Catches Fire

For Immediate Release

November 2, 2014

Date of Incident: November 1, 2014

 

House Under Renovation Catches Fire

Slidell, LA. – St. Tammany Fire District #1 responded to the report of a residential structure fire at 103 Rue Acadian in Slidell.  Firefighters arrived on the scene in just under five minutes to find a 3500 square foot home with heavy flames and smoke coming through the rear roof.  They were able to bring the situation under control and extinguish the fire within 19 minutes of arriving on the scene.

A neighbor noticed smoke coming from the roof and called 911.  The house was being renovated from a previous fire.  Approximately half of the home suffered heavy fire and heat damage, while the remainder of the home had moderate smoke damage.  The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.  No injuries were reported.

1st alarm: 18:20:52

On Scene: 18:25:18

Under Control: 18:44:22

Units: 10

Firefighters: 20

Injuries: 0

Cause: Under Investigation

 

For more information about St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1 visit us at www.slidellfire.org or follow us on FacebookSt. Tammany Fire District #1 and Twitter@SlidellFire_PIO

 

Chad Duffaut

Chief of Fire Prevention/PIO

cduffaut@slidellfire.org

Cell:  (985) 960-0976

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