SCOTT, La. (KLFY) — The Scott Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 100 block of South Rice Circle on Saturday afternoon. Firefighters contained the blaze to a carport, preventing the flames from spreading into the main living area of the home, officials said.
The fire was reported at approximately 4:48 p.m. An investigation by fire officials determined the fire originated while mechanical work was being performed on an ATV inside the carport.
Upon arrival, fire crews observed flames coming from the carport area of the residence. Initial units deployed a handline and made entry into the carport to contain the blaze. Firefighters successfully extinguished the fire before it could spread into the main living area of the home, officials said…