Alexandria Fire Department Press Release (11/30/23 2:27 PM)
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to three building fires within the last twenty-four hours.
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to three building fires within the last twenty-four hours.
Alexandria Fire Department responded to three abandoned building fires on Magnolia Street on Septemb
At approximately 9:24 AM, the Alexandria Fire Department and Rapides Parish Fire District #2 were dispatched to the corner of Dallas and Locust Streets in reference to a fully involved building fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within two minutes of the initial alarm. A full complement of units was on the scene within seven minutes. AFD dispatched three engine companies, an aerial company, a medical unit, one district chief, and an investigative unit. Rapides Parish Fire District #2 also dispatched two engine companies and a chief unit.
At approximately 7:53 AM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to a parking garage located on the campus of Rapides Regional Medical Center in reference to a vehicle fire on the third floor. The first unit arrived on the scene within four minutes of the initial alarm time. AFD dispatched an engine company, an aerial company, a medical unit, one district chief, and an investigative unit.
Alexandria Fire Department responded to two fires this weekend resulting in damaged five buildings. At approximately 10:45 PM, on August 19, 2023, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to the corner of Rapides Avenue and North 13th Streets in reference to a fully involved building fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within two and a half minutes of the initial alarm. A second alarm was struck due to extensive fire progression. The fire spread to three additional buildings connected to the involved initial building.
At approximately 3:11PM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to the Madeline Drive in reference to a fully involved commercial building fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within four minutes of the initial alarm time. A second alarm was struck due to temperatures at approximately 99F. AFD dispatched three engine companies, two aerial companies, a medical unit, one district chief, and an investigative unit. The fire under was brought under control within thirty-one minutes of the first unit arriving.