NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Fire Department spent Saturday afternoon battling a 2-alarm blaze at an apartment complex located in the 12000 block of the North I-10 Service Road in New Orleans East.
Fire crews responded to the fire after receiving the call at 1:38 p.m.
This is the third time in as many months the NOFD has fought fires at the Carmel Brook complex after fending off a 3-alarm in January and another 2-alarm last month.
Upon arrival at 1:46 p.m., the NOFD found the fire exiting the third floor of Building No. 6, and a third alarm was sounded due to the size and proximity of the 24-unit building to adjacent structures in the complex.
While conducting an initial sweep of the burning building, firefighters were able to locate and remove one resident as well as a dog trapped inside one of the units.
Crews were forced to switch to a defensive attack once the fire escalated. High-volume hose lines were quickly utilized to bring the fire under control. The building was reported as a total loss.
The fire was placed under control at 3:41 p.m.
Multiple families have been displaced as a result of damage.
NOFD: By the Numbers
911 Call Received: 1:38 p.m.
1st Alarm: 1:40 p.m.
On Scene: 1:46 p.m.
2nd Alarm: 1:48 p.m.
Under Control 3:41 p.m.
NOFD Personnel: 40
NOFD Units: 18
Cause: Pending