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February 4, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Suspects Arrested in Relation to Aggravated Arson at 1383-85 St Bernard Ave

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) announced that suspects believed responsible for the January 20, 2026, Aggravated Arson at 1383-85 St Bernard Ave have been taken into custody. 

February 1, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD RESPONDS TO A 3-ALARM FIRE IN NEW ORLEANS EAST

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:39 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to 6319 Kuebel Drive. The initial companies that arrived were faced with a working fire located in the right rear of the building, which was heavily involved.

January 29, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Resident Jumps from Second Floor Window to Avoid Two-Alarm Fire

On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 12:01 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported dwelling fire in the 3400 block of Milan St. The first of nineteen NOFD Fire Operations units, supported by fifty-two firefighters, arrived on the scene 3415 Milan St. at 12:07 p.m.

January 27, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD RESPONDS TO A TWO-ALARM FIRE

On Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6:27 p.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to 2251 Baronne Street. Upon arrival, companies encountered heavy fire in a two-story dwelling, with flames coming from the rear of the building.

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. 

January 21, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Suspect Arrested for Bywater Arson Incidents

 In the early morning of Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) Fire Investigators apprehended a suspect believed responsible for the Monday, January 19^th string of arsons in the city’s Bywater neighborhood. Descriptions of the incidents are as follows:

January 21, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Helena Moreno and City Leaders Provide Update on Capture of Suspect in Bywater Arsons

Today, Mayor Helena Moreno held a press conference with Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Michael Harrison, NOFD Superintendent Roman Nelson, NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, and ATF Assistant Special Agent Jason Denhan to announce the arrest of a suspect in the Bywater Arson Investigation.

January 19, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department

NOFD Responds to Multiple Arsons in the Bywater Neighborhood

Beginning at 1:46 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a one-alarm fire at an occupied dwelling and multiple vehicle fires in the Bywater neighborhood.

January 19, 2026 | From City of New Orleans

Mayor Helena Moreno Responds to Car Arsons in Bywater

In response to last night's arsons in the Bywater neighborhood, Mayor Helena Moreno released the following statement:

"I have directed NOFD Superintendent Roman Nelson to work with extreme urgency to identify and work with law enforcement to apprehend whoever is responsible. I have also directed him to call in any needed additional resources from federal and state partners to ensure swift justice. I will not allow anyone to terrorize our neighborhoods or cause this level of destruction and fear. We will find who is responsible and hold them accountable to the full extent of the law. It is a blessing and I am grateful that no one was injured or killed by the fires." - Mayor Helena Moreno

January 18, 2026 | From New Orleans Fire Department

Two Residents Rescued from Three-Alarm Fire on Prytania St.

On Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 11:55 a.m., the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) was dispatched to a reported building fire in the 3000 block of Prytania St. NOFD Fire Operations personnel arrived on the scene of 3028 Prytania St, a three-story apartment building, housing eight units and approximately ten residents, at 11:59 a.m.