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Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 - 6:43 pm
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. Candle safety is crucial to prevent fires,...
Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 - 6:37 pm
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 firefighter was transported to a local hospital for...
Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 - 5:14 pm
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. AFD dispatched three engine companies, an aerial company, a medical unit, one district chief’s unit, and a fire investigator to the scene. Additionally,...
Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 - 5:14 pm
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. AFD dispatched three engine companies, an aerial company, a medical unit, one district chief’s unit, and a fire investigator to the scene. Additionally,...
Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 - 5:09 pm
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. AFD dispatched three engine companies, an aerial company, a medical unit, one district...
Monday, Nov 25, 2024 - 3:31 pm
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 normaloperations. There were no injuries. AFD dispatched four engine companies, an aerial...
Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 - 12:24 pm
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. AFD dispatched three engine companies, an aerial...
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 - 5:34 pm
Alexandria, Louisiana – Remember: this is a very significant weather event. When the volume of rain falls faster on hard surfaces that can be diverted away from or off of that surface, then water will collect and even rise until the rate of the rain drops. Places that have flooded in past significant rain events will see similar issues. We are monitoring and ensuring all pumps are in order. We started monitoring prior to today in anticipation of this weather event....
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 - 1:56 pm
Industrial StreetWater tests cleanAlexandria, La. (October 22, 2024)The boil advisory issued Friday, October 18, 2024 for IndustrialStreet area is now lifted. Repairs to a 6 inch water main made by COA personnel resulted in theneed for a boil water advisory. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results ofthe tests are clear, according to Superintendent of Water Operations, Barrett Dezendorf.The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residentslocated in the area described below:All the properties along Elliott Street (Please see attached...
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 - 11:16 am
Elliott StreetWater tests cleanAlexandria, La. (October 22, 2024)The boil advisory issued Friday, October 18, 2024 for Elliott Street area is now lifted. Repairs to a 6 inch water main made by COA personnel resulted in the need for a boil water advisory. The State of Louisiana has tested the water, and the results ofthe tests are clear, according to Superintendent of Water Operations, Barrett Dezendorf. The Alexandria Water Department has lifted the boil advisory for businesses and residentslocated in the area described below:All the properties along Elliott Street (Please see attached detail...