Resident saves unconscious man from burning bedroom in Baton Rouge, officials say

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — An early morning fire in Baton Rouge could have been deadly without the efforts of one person.

The District Six Fire Departmentresponded to a house fire at 6627 Myrick Lane around 5 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22.

When they arrived, they learned that two adults had been alerted to a fire by smoke detectors. The duo woke up to find heavy smoke inside the home and immediately began searching for its source, according to District Six Fire Chief Colin Dunn…

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