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December 16, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire at 618 Fern Street on the afternoon of December 15, 2025.
December 12, 2025 | From New Orleans Fire Department
The New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, Kenner, Jefferson Parish, Plaquemines Parish, and St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1 Fire Departments, along with the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office, extend their warm wishes for a safe and joyful holiday season to you and your family.
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.
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