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Two-alarm fire claims home on S. Carrollton Avenue: NOFD

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Fire Department is investigating a two-alarm fire in the East Carrollton neighborhood Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Around 3:50 a.m. NOFD officials were called to the 1500 block of Carrollton Avenue. The first truck arrived at 3:59 a.m. to find a wood-framed home with flames consuming the second floor.

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A second alarm was called at 4:01 a.m. for additional staff to assist with the heavy flames. Firefighters reported significant damage done to the home including a collapsed roof.

NOFD officials said firefighters were able to keep the fire contained to the primary building, considering the close proximity of surrounding homes.

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No injuries were reported. In total, 17 NOFD units carrying 40 personnel were able to get the fire under control by 6:03 a.m.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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