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February 28, 2024 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD RESPONDS TO A TWO ALARM HOUSE FIRE ON KERLEREC ST.

 On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 9:44 p.m. the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to 1130 Kerlerec Street. Upon arrival, firefighters were met with a working fire that was consuming the first and second story of a wood framed abandoned dwelling.  Fire crews quickly struck a second alarm to request additional staffing due to heavy flames that were threatening nearby residences to the rear and next to the burning structure.  NOFD personnel did an extraordinary job containing and controlling this fire to just the primary structure considering the windy conditions, and the proximity of the other residences.  There was significant damage to the primary fire building. No injuries were reported by fire personnel or civilian population. The incident is presently being investigated by NOFD fire investigators. 

 

Fifteen (15) NOFD units staffed with thirty-eight (38) fire personnel were deployed to bring the incident under control.

 

 

911 Call Received:    9:44 pm

1^st Alarm:           9:44 pm

2^nd Alarm:           9:52      

On Scene:          9:50 pm                                              

Under Control: 10:40 pm         

NOFD Personnel:  38 

NOFD Units:    15          

Cause: Under Investigation                       

Injuries: 0