Shreveport, LA – The Shreveport Fire Department responded to a devastating house fire early Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025, marking the city’s first fire-related fatality of the year.
At approximately 7:05 AM, a neighbor reported heavy smoke and visible flames at a residence in the 5200 block of Norton Street in the Mooretown neighborhood.
Firefighters from Station #14, led by Captain Corey Cummings, arrived on the scene four minutes later to find the one-story, wood-frame house engulfed in flames.
Firefighters launched a coordinated effort to suppress the blaze and search for potential victims under difficult conditions.
An elderly female was found near the back door of the home with life-threatening injuries. She was transported to a local hospital but was later pronounced dead. Her identity has not yet been released.
Tragically, a dog was also found deceased inside the home.
The fire was brought under control within 24 minutes with the assistance of 13 fire units and 26 firefighters. Fortunately, no firefighters were injured during the response.
Fire Chief Clarence Reese, Jr. expressed his condolences to the victim’s family, stating, “Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. The Shreveport Fire Department remains committed to fire prevention in honor of all fire victims.”
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Shreveport Fire Investigation Office, with assistance from the Louisiana State Fire Marshal. Investigators are also determining whether the smoke detector found in the home was functional at the time of the fire.
Residents in need of a home smoke detector are encouraged to contact the Shreveport Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau at (318) 673-6740.
