Suspect Arrested in Jackson Street Fire
Alexandria, LA (02/25/2025)
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1400 block of Jackson Street.
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White Street Fire
Alexandria, LA (02/18/2025)
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1700 block of White Street.
Structure Fire In The 2200 Block of North MacArthur Drive
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.
Garnett Street Fire
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.
16th Street Fire
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.
Americas Best Value Inn Fire
Alexandria, LA (12/01/2024)
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Americas Best Value Inn.
At approximately 11:04 AM, the Alexandria Fire Department and Rapides Fire District #2 were dispatched to 1146 MacArthur Drive in response to a structure fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within three minutes of the initial alarm. The fire was brought under control within seven minutes. There were no injuries.
Americas Best Value Inn Fire
Alexandria, LA (12/01/2024)
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Americas Best Value Inn.
At approximately 11:04 AM, the Alexandria Fire Department and Rapides Fire District #2 were dispatched to 1146 MacArthur Drive in response to a structure fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within three minutes of the initial alarm. The fire was brought under control within seven minutes. There were no injuries.
Culpepper Drive Fire
Alexandria, LA (11/21/2024)
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2500 block of Culpepper Drive.
At approximately 1:23 PM, the Alexandria Fire Department and Rapides Fire District #2 were dispatched to 2504 Culpepper Drive in response to a structure fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within four minutes of the initial alarm, and the fire was brought under control within fourteen minutes. Two adults were injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Press Release – Westgate Shopping Center Fire
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.
Press Release – Bolton Academy Fire - 11/21/2024 12:25pm
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a fire at Bolton Academy (Bolton High School).
At approximately 9:06 AM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to 2101 Vance Avenue in response to a fire in a classroom. Firefighters arrived within two minutes; upon arrival, they discovered that an electronic device was burning. The fire was extinguished and the device was removed from the school. School officials evacuated the students from the building at the time of the incident. There were no injuries or damage to the school building.