Fire Department

Alexandria, LA (12/22/2024)

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2200 block of North MacArthur Drive.

At approximately 6:21 PM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to 2211 North MacArthur Drive in response to a structure fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within three minutes of the initial alarm. AFD dispatched three engine companies, a ladder company, a medical unit, one district chief’s unit, and a fire investigator to the scene. The cause of the fire was determined to be arson.

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 3200 block of Garnett Street.

 At approximately 4:39 AM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to 3202 Garnett Street in response to a structure fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within four minutes of the initial alarm. AFD dispatched three engine companies, a ladder company, a medical unit, one district chief's unit, and a fire investigator to the scene.

 The fire was determined to be the result of an unattended candle. The fire displaced two people and three dogs.

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of 16th Street.

At approximately 11:50 PM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to 100 16th Street in response to a structure fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within two minutes of the initial alarm. AFD dispatched three engine companies, a ladder company, a medical unit, one district chief’s unit, and a fire investigator to the scene.

During suppression efforts, a deceased adult was discovered in the structure and a firefighter was injured.

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire at the Westgate Shopping Center.

At approximately 12:32 PM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to 223 MacArthur Drive in response to smoke emitting from a vacant suite in the Westgate Shopping Center. Firefighters arrived within three minutes. Upon arrival, they discovered severe fire conditions in three suites at the location. Employees and customers were evacuated from one business, while the other businesses continued their normal

operations. There were no injuries.

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a fire at Bolton Academy (Bolton High School). 

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to 4708 Christopher Place at 8:13 PM for a reported house fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within four minutes of the initial alarm. A full complement of units were on scene within five minutes. AFD dispatched three engine companies, one aerial company, a medical unit, one district chief unit, and a fire investigative unit. The fire was brought under control within thirty-seven minutes and there were no injuries reported. Investigators have determined the fire was caused by a lighting strike. 

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to 6426 Windy Oaks at 8:32 PM for a reported house fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within six minutes of the initial alarm. A full complement of units were on scene within eight minutes. AFD dispatched two engine companies, one aerial company, a medical unit, one district chief unit, and a fire investigative unit. The fire was brought under control within forty-one minutes and there were no injuries reported. Investigators have determined the fire was caused by a lighting strike.