The Shreveport Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire in the 2500 block of Darien St at 12:18pm on Monday, April 7. The call was received by off-duty Shreveport Fire Department personnel.

Upon arrival at approximately 12:21pm, Engine 8 arrived and reported a one-story, wood frame structure with visible smoke and flames coming from the front of the residence. Firefighters immediately initiated an offensive attack inside the structure to suppress the flames and quickly extinguished the vacant residence.

Overall, there were 8 units, 24 firefighters dispatched to this incident to assist in firefighting operations. No injuries were reported during this incident. The fire is currently under investigation to determine the cause and origin.