New Orleans Fire Department: Three-Alarm Fire On The Roof Of The Superdome

Press release from the New Orleans Fire Department:

September 21, 2021

On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at 12:35 pm, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to reports of a fire on the roof of the Superdome located at 1500 Poydras St. The first company arrived on the scene at 12:38 pm, reporting smoke billowing from a small section of the roof. A second alarm was immediately called for at 12:38 pm. due to the size, type of structure and the location of the fire. Firefighters immediately entered the building to ascertain the exact location and scope of the fire. A third alarm was called for as a precaution at 12:55 pm. The incident commander wanted to ensure there was adequate manpower on the scene in case the incident grew larger in scale. Fire crews were able to get a handle on the fire and extinguish it quickly. Firefighters overhauled the area of origin due to concerns the fire may have extended into addition parts of the structure. Twenty-three NOFD units carrying fifty-one Fire Operations personnel were deployed to the scene of this fire. The fire was placed under control at 1:05 pm. One worker received non-lifethreatening burns and was transported to a local area hospital. The cause of the fire is considered accidental as a result of work being completed on the roof.

911 Call Received: 12:35 p.m.

1 st Alarm: 12:35 p.m.

On Scene: 12:38 p.m.

2 nd Alarm: 12:38 p.m.

3 rd Alarm: 12:55 p.m.

Under Control: 1:05 p.m.

NOFD Personnel: 51

NOFD Units: 23

Cause: Accidental Fire

Injuries: 1 Worker Injured

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