Road tar washed into LSU Lakes after rainfall, officials say

Cleanup crews are working to contain and remove an oil and road tar spill that entered City Park Lake after rain washed it ...
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Woman charged with aggravated arson in connection with Baton Rouge apartment fire

A woman allegedly started a fire at a Baton Rouge apartment because she wanted to go back to prison.

Suspect poured gas throughout home, attempted to set fire, investigators say

Investigators said they arrested a man after he allegedly poured gasoline throughout a home and then tried to set it on fire.
WAFB

Baton Rouge Fire Department maintains nation’s highest rating for 45 years

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Baton Rouge Fire Department has maintained the nation’s highest fire class rating for 45 consecutive years, making it the only department in the country to achieve this ...
The Advocate

Baton Rouge woman arrested in arson said she 'wanted to return to prison'

A woman was arrested on a count of arson after admitting her plan to Baton Rouge Fire Department investigators.

Man taken into custody in connection with car set on fire in Baton Rouge

A man accused of arranging for a car to be set on fire after an argument was arrested. The Baton Rouge Fire Department ...
NOLA.com

Letters: WBR fire department needs dedicated leadership

Two recent fires in West Baton Rouge reveal a fire department stretched dangerously thin. On Sept. 15 in Brusly, a family lost everything as firefighters called for help from Baton Rouge Fire ...
WGNO

Fire contained at warehouse at Port of Greater Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Firefighters responded to a warehouse fire at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge on Saturday morning. According to the West Baton Rouge Fire Department, crews were ...