BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – A family was displaced after an electrical breakdown stimulated a house fire in Baton Rouge Wednesday, Aug. 9.
It occurred in the 800 block of Stoney Creek Avenue near Staring Lane around 9:15 a.m.
Firefighters came across a quickly spreading out fire in the garage that extended into the kitchen location of the home.
Crews had the ability to put the flames out, stopping prevalent damage.
The remainder of the home suffered considerable smoke damage, according to BRFD.
Officials said due to the fact that of the level of the smoke and fire damage together with the short-term displacement of those residing in the home, the Red Cross was contacted us to offer help and assistance.
Firefighters had the ability to rescue the family’s animal dog from your home.
Fire private investigators figured out that the fire began with an electrical breakdown of something plugged into an outlet in the garage.
BRPD, EMS, Entergy, and the St. George Fire Department likewise reacted to the scene.
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