Firefighters from Caddo Fire District 4, assisted by Caddo Fire Districts 3 and 6, responded to a reported house fire in the 8100 block of Majestic on Jan. 28. Crews were dispatched at approximately 1:25 a.m. Station 1 arrived on scene to find a single-family residence with heavy fire conditions in two rooms. Firefighters initiated a rapid, aggressive interior attack and were able to extinguish the fire within minutes of arrival, preventing the flames from spreading to other areas of the home.

Firefighters faced hazardous travel and operating conditions due to roads covered in ice and snow. Despite the challenges, crews were able to bring the situation under control quickly.

According to officials, residents reported they had been using a hotplate as a heat source when it ignited nearby bedding, causing the fire to spread rapidly to other contents in the room. Fire officials emphasized that improvised heating methods can become dangerous in seconds, particularly during extreme cold weather events, and urged residents to use only approved heating devices according to manufacturer guidelines.

The American Red Cross was contacted following the incident, and the affected family was taken in by relatives. No injuries were reported.