Back-to-back house fires keep Shreveport firefighters busy overnight

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)- The Shreveport Fire Department was dispatched for a reported house fire in the 2900 block of Regent St. just after midnight on Monday morning.

According to a release, Engine 8 arrived on scene within 4 minutes and reported heavy smoke and flames visible from the front of the home. It took the efforts of 10 fire units and 30 firefighters to bring the incident under control at 12:34 a.m.

The residents were not home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

As crews remained on scene at this location a second house fire in the 2800 block of Poland
St. was dispatched at 1:07 a.m.

SFD says Medic 4 arrived on scene within 4 minutes and reported heavy smoke and flames from the rear and roof of the single-story home.

Ten fire crews were able to bring the incident under control within 20 minutes.

No residents were at home during the time of the incident and no injuries have been reported.

Both fires remain under investigation by Shreveport Fire Arson Investigators to determine
the origin and cause.