New Orleans Fire Department: Two-Alarm Fire In Downtown High-Rise Building

Press release from the New Orleans Fire Department:

January 8, 2022

On Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 8:04 am, the New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to reports of a fire in a high-rise building on Howard Ave. The first company arrived on the scene of 1001 Howard Ave. at 8:08 am, reporting smoke exiting the roof of the building. Firefighters immediately called for a second alarm at 8:08 am due to the size and dilapidated condition of the structure. Crews entered the building and immediately began conducting a primary search. The building is currently vacant, but the risk of vagrants or squatters being present is always a concern. While conducting their search, firefighters found multiple points of origin. Much of the smoke traveled up the elevator shaft and exited the building via the roof. The firefighters on the scene completed their search of the building while additional crews began to extinguish the fires.

Fifteen NOFD units carrying thirty-six Fire Operations personnel were deployed to the scene of this fire. The fire was placed under control at 8:28 am. There are no reports of any civilian or firefighter injuries. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s office had representatives on the scene to assist in determining the cause of the fire. This incident is currently under investigation.

911 Call Received: 8:04 a.m.

1st Alarm: 8:04 a.m.

On Scene: 8:08 a.m.

2nd Alarm: 8:08 a.m.

Under Control: 8:28 a.m.

NOFD Personnel: 36

NOFD Units: 15

Cause: Under Investigation

Injuries: None Reported

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