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Firefighters contain house fire on Lorraine Street

3 hours 2 seconds ago Sunday, November 24 2024 Nov 24, 2024 November 24, 2024 6:04 AM November 24, 2024 in News
Source: WBRZ
By: WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge firefighters worked to put out a fire on Lorraine Street.

Firefighters responded to the scene around 2:24 a.m. According to fire officials, heavy smoke and fire was coming from the front bedroom.

One person was able to escape safely outside. Firefighters were able to contain the fire, but the rest of the home sustained smoke and water damage. 

Fire officials said the house caught fire because the resident fell asleep while smoking.

No one was injured in the fire.

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