January 22, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department
Reward Being Offered for Arson Incident on St Bernard Ave
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at approximately 7:23 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a one-alarm fire at 1383-1385 St. Bernard Avenue. This is a two-story, wood-frame, mixed-use building, with commercial space on the first floor and occupied residential units above. Damage from this incident was primarily to the exterior, including the front steps and exterior siding. There were no reported injuries or fatalities.
Based on the evidence and our investigators’ findings, this fire has been classified as “incendiary”, meaning it was intentionally set. This investigation remains active and open, and we are limited in what we can release right now to protect the integrity of the case.
We are asking anyone with information to come forward. Crimestoppers is offering a $2,500 cash reward upon the arrest of the perpetrator/perpetrators responsible for this crime. Tips must be submitted directly to Crimestoppers and can remain anonymous. Videos and other information may be provided through www.crimestoppersgno.org or www.p3tips.com, or by downloading the free mobile app, CS GSNO.
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