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August 17, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Battles Two-Alarm Residential Fire on Orleans Ave

On Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 2:49 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a report of a residential fire in the 2300 block of Orleans Ave. Arriving on the scene at 2:53 p.m., firefighters were met with a two-story, wood-framed dwelling at, 2329 Orleans Ave.

August 17, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Morning Rush Hour Fire Near the Corner of Claiborne and Ursulines Avenues

This morning, Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 8:14 a.m., the Orleans Parish Communications District (OPCD) received a 911 call reporting a fire in an occupied dwelling near the corner of Claiborne and Ursulines Avenues.

August 15, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Firefighters Extinguish Two-Alarm Fire Near Base of I-10 Highrise

On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at 5:26, p.m. the Orleans Parish Communications District (OPCD) received a 911 call reporting an outside fire behind the Riverboat RV Park at 6232 Chef Menteur Hwy. 

August 5, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Resident Rescued During Fourth Alarm Fire

On Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 4:53 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) received a 911 call reporting a residential fire in the 3100 block of Toledano Street. 

August 1, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Two Alarm Fire Displaces Eight Residents

On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 12:41 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched on a report of a house fire at 8604 Apricot Street. The first fire crews arrived on the scene at 12:46 p.m. to find an occupied, two-story wood-framed house on fire at the rear. 

August 1, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Two-Alarm Fire Displaces Three Residents

On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 7:26 p.m., NOFD fire crews responded to a 911 call for 5620 St. Claude Avenue.  The first fire companies arrived on the scene 
at 7:34 p.m. to find a two story, wood frame unoccupied family dwelling heavily involved in fire in the middle and the rear. 

July 24, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Firefighters Endure Scorching Heat to Battle Three-Alarm Fire

On Monday, July 24, 2023, New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) firefighters withstood temperatures in the mid-nineties to extinguish a three-alarm fire in the Hollygrove neighborhood of uptown New Orleans.

July 2, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Firefighters Battle Severe Mid-Day Heat to Put Out Two Two-Alarm Fires

With mid-day temperatures approaching triple digits, on Sunday, July 2, 2023, New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) firefighters battled both the mid-day heat and two separate two-alarm fires. 

June 30, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July and Welcome to All Our Essence Festival Visitors

Heat Advisory

Our forecast for the long holiday weekend suggests temperatures in the upper 90’s, with forecasted heat indexes well into the 110’s. Please take all necessary precautions to avoid the heat and stay safe:

June 24, 2023 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Two Alarm Fire Displaces Four Residents

On Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 8:49 pm, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched on a report of a house fire at 3100 Rue Parc Fontaine in Algiers.
The first fire crews arrived on the scene at 8:55 pm to find a fire at the Parc Fontaine Apartment Complex.