The Shreveport Fire Department was dispatched to reports of a house fire in the 6100 block of Debbie St. in West Shreveport on Saturday, Jan. 25, at approximately 2:11pm. The 911 call was made by several calls to the 911 Dispatch Center that a house was on fire with smoke and flames visible.

Upon arrival at approximately 2:19pm, the first fire crew from Station #13, led by Captain David Comer (Engine #13), encountered heavy smoke and flames visible from the rear of the one-story, brick veneer residence. Firefighters immediately initiated a coordinated attack to suppress the fire.

The occupant of the residence was not present at the structure when the house was on fire. The fire was placed under control within 21 minutes of the first crew’s arrival, with 12 fire units— comprising 26 firefighters and support personnel—responding to the scene.

Fortunately, this house fire did not result in any injuries to Shreveport firefighters or citizens of Shreveport.

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