Firefighters in New Orleans battled a three-alarm fire on Wednesday at a notable Bywater district landmark, as heavy rain from Hurricane Francine pounded the city. The New Orleans Fire Department responded to the fire at the corner of Piety and Dauphine Streets, home to the famed Piety Street Recording Studio. The studio, known for hosting artists such as the Dave Matthews Band and Tom Waits, was reportedly empty when the blaze broke out, as reported by NOLA.com.

According to WGNO, the call came in around 1:04 p.m., with firefighters arriving six minutes later to find flames visible through the roof. An evacuation of firefighting personnel was ordered during the battle against the blaze, due not only to the intensity of the fire, but also the weather conditions and potential structural integrity issues brought on by the storm.

As reported by WWLTV, crews were initially sent inside to extinguish the fire, but were soon pulled out for safety. The fire, which started in the attic, could have threatened adjacent buildings if not controlled. It was eventually subdued by approximately 25 New Orleans Fire Department units, with the situation being declared under control by 3:21 p.m.

 DeRonta Laugand from the New Orleans Fire Department said that heavy black smoke and flames were coming from the Piety Street Recording Studio at the corner of Piety and Dauphine streets. Fortunately, no one was injured. The cause of the fire is still being investigated, including whether it might be related to the storm. The extent of the damage is not yet clear, but the fire is a setback for the Bywater neighborhood, which is already dealing with Hurricane Francine.