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December 3, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 7:33 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to reports of a fire at a residence at 727 Burgundy St. in the French Quarter. The first NOFD company arrived at 7:44 a.m. and noticed light smoke coming from the rear of the building.
November 28, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On Friday, November 28, 2025, at 9:36 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported residential fire in the 1300 block of S. Genois St. The first NOFD units arrived at the scene at 9:41 p.m., finding a single-story, shotgun double, at 1332-34 S. Genois St., with fire heavily involving the rear of the dwelling.
November 24, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On behalf of Superintendent Roman Nelson and the men and women of the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD), we would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. While Thanksgiving is a time for relaxing and spending time with loved ones, the holiday can become dangerous in an instant.
Saturday, November 22, 2025, A two-alarm fire occurred this afternoon at Touro Hospital’s Building A, located at 1401 Foucher Street. The incident began at 1:56 p.m., when the first alarm was transmitted.
November 21, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On Friday, November 21, 2025, at 12:44 p.m., members of the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) were dispatched to a reported fire at an occupied apartment building in New Orleans East.
November 11, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 3:00 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported “building fire” at the intersection of Poland Ave. and Chartres St. At 3:05 a.m., NOFD Fire Operations personnel arrived at the site of the former U.S. Naval Support Activity.
November 10, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
As temperatures begin to drop across southeast Louisiana, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) is reminding residents to take extra precautions when heating their homes. Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during cold weather months, and following simple safety measures can prevent tragedy.
November 7, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
On Friday, November 7, 2025, at 9:53 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported fire at 12345 N. I-10 Service Rd. NOFD Fire Operations personnel arrived on the incident scene at the Carmel Brook Apartments, at 10:02 a.m., finding the left side of building 24 heavily involved in flames on the second and third floors.
October 30, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
For decades, “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” has been the theme echoed throughout the fire service reminding everyone to replace their smoke alarm batteries when we “Fall Back” to Standard Time each fall. With long-life, sealed lithium battery smoke alarms now being the industry standard, “Change Your Clock, Check Your Smoke Alarm” is the message we want resonated.
Last updated: 10/10/2022 3:22:04 PM
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