A two-story duplex in New Orleans became the scene of a two-alarm fire yesterday. The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) reported to the incident on the 3000 block of Toledano St. after receiving an emergency call at 12:37 p.m. According to NOFD's press release, the blaze was met with a rapid response, with the first unit arriving three minutes later, at 12:40 p.m.
The fire escalated quickly, necessitating additional support, leading to a second alarm at 12:44 p.m. Firefighters were informed that all residents had managed to escape. Despite their efforts, the fire not only ravaged the duplex at 3017-19 Toledano St., but also caused "mild to moderate fire, smoke and water damage" to neighboring structures, including a single-family home and several apartment units within St Peter Claver Apts., according to the same NOFD statement.
The department deployed a sizable force to combat the flames — seventeen units supported by forty-six personnel. The situation was brought under control by 1:29 p.m. In the wake of the fire, ten residents have been displaced and are receiving aid from the American Red Cross. Furthermore, one adult male sustained cuts to his legs and hands in the course of his escape, captured in the initial press release.
