SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – On April 5, 2026, the Shreveport Fire Department was called into action for the third time over Easter weekend following reports of a residential structure fire in the 600 block of East Washington.
Fire crews were dispatched at approximately 7:17 p.m., with Engine 5 arriving on scene just three minutes later. In total, seven fire units and 21 firefighters responded.
Neighbors initially reported the fire, and arriving crews encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of the home. Firefighters aggressively attacked the fire and were able to bring the blaze under control within about 10 minutes…