According to the Signal 51 Group, in the early hours of Wednesday morning, Shreveport Fire Department (SFD) crews responded to a distressing call reporting a fire at an auto storage facility in the 5200 block of Greenwood Rd. The facility, which houses approximately 3,000 wrecked cars slated for salvage, became the site of a significant blaze, resulting in the destruction of an estimated 50 cars.

Engines 13, 14, and 16 swiftly mobilized to address the emergency, working diligently to contain the fire. The cause of the blaze remains unknown, adding an element of mystery to the incident. Fortunately, no firefighter injuries were reported during the operation.

Signal 51 Group is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer organization that supports the Shreveport Fire Department and the surrounding Caddo Parish Fire Districts