The Shreveport Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire in the 100 block of Merrick St. at 3:59pm on Thursday, June 12.

Upon arrival at approximately 4:03pm, Engine 7 arrived and reported a two-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 structure. 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.