Carport fire spreads to homes in Bossier Parish, displaces two families

A carport fire in the Dogwood North subdivision spread to multiple structures Sunday night, displacing two families, according to Bossier Parish Fire District No. 1.

Fire crews responded around 8:22 p.m. on April 26 to Dogwood Trail, where the carport was found fully engulfed upon arrival. The fire extended to the attached home, a neighboring residence and several vehicles.

Firefighters conducted water shuttle operations using 3,000-gallon engines until a water supply was established from a hydrant located about 900 feet away. Crews worked for approximately an hour to bring the fire under control.

No injuries were reported. A total of five engines, two rescue units, one EMS unit and three chiefs responded to the scene.