Shreveport Fire Department received a call for a report of a fire in a commercial building in 700 block of N. Market on Monday, Sept. 15, at 2:13pm.

Engine 1 arrived on scene within 2 minutes and reported heavy smoke and flames visible from a machine located inside the commercial structure. 10 units comprised of 32 firefighters responded to the incident before placing it under control at 2:25pm. The building was evacuated due to precaution by employees before arrival of SFD.

No injuries to firefighters or citizens have been reported at this time. The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation.