Shreveport, LA – On Tuesday, March 18, 2025 a fire broke out early morning at R.J.’s Restaurant in the 9100 block of Mansfield Road, prompting a swift response from Shreveport Fire Department crews.
Firefighters were dispatched at 4:55 a.m., and Engine 17 arrived on the scene by 5:00 a.m., reporting visible smoke and flames coming from the roof of the structure.
A total of 11 units and 30 firefighters worked to contain the blaze, bringing it under control by 5:30 a.m.
The fire extended into the attic space and roof, but no injuries have been reported among civilians or emergency personnel.
According to officials, employees attempted to extinguish the fire before calling 911 but were unsuccessful. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by Shreveport Fire Arson Investigators.
