The Shreveport Fire Department was dispatched to reports of an apartment fire in the 7800 block of Millicent Way at the Sommerset Apartments on Saturday, Dec. 28, at approximately 9:09am. The 911 call was made by an occupant of one of the two affected units, who reported that their apartment was on full of smoke.

Upon arrival at 9:13am, the first fire crew from Station #3, led by Captain Shelton Harville (Engine #3), encountered moderate smoke visible from two of the apartment units in building 4 of the apartment complex. Firefighters immediately investigated to locate and suppress the fire. The fire was confined to just two apartment units located at building 4.

The occupants were alerted by their working smoke alarms allowing for them to evacuate safely. The fire was placed under control in several minutes after the firefighters located the fire, with 14 fire units—comprising 30 firefighters and support personnel—responding to the scene.

The fire did not result in any injuries to Shreveport firefighters or citizens.

The cause and origin of the fire are currently under investigation by the Shreveport Fire Investigation Office.