Baton Rouge fire displaces 3, injures 2 firefighters

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Two firefighters were injured while battling a house fire in Baton Rouge on Thursday, Sept. 11.

The St. George Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 1300 block of Rue Desiree around 4:09 p.m. Crews arrived to find flames coming through the roof of a single-story home.

After confirming everyone had made it out safely, firefighters launched an attack. SGFD stated that strong winds caused the fire to spread, prompting a second alarm to be called. The blaze was under control within 45 minutes…

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