Firefighters on scene of blaze at New Orleans East apartment complex

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Fire Department is on the scene of an apartment fire in the New Orleans East area Wednesday morning, Sept. 3.

WGNO crews are currently on the scene at the Gentilly Ridge Apartment Complex in the 6000 block of Chef Menteur Highway.

According to NOFD Captain Edwin Holmes, reported the blaze to be a 4-alarm fire with second floor apartments on the right side of the building fully engulfed.

Holmes said he believes the fire started in the laundry room and extended to the back claiming approximately 30 apartments with it. He adds that firefighters were able to keep the fire from extending to the left side.

At this time, NOFD officials report one person has been treated for smoke inhalation. All residents were able to escape the fire, according to officials.

In total, 26 NOFD units with about 80 personnel responded to the scene. The American Red Cross is also on scene to assist displaced residents.

This is a developing story. Stay with WGNO as more information becomes available.

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