Scott Shed Fire Spread to Home Leaving Damage in Its Wake
(Scott, LA) - An early morning fire in the city of Scott has left a family having to deal with the aftermath after the fire started in a shed, and it spread to their home.
Scott Fire Department Chief Chad Sonnier says firefighters from their department responded around 3 a.m Tuesday morning after a call came in about a fire impacting a home in the 1300 block of South Fieldspan Road.
Scott Fire Destroys Shed and Partially Burns the Home
The shed was fully engulfed in flames, and those flames began to burn the home. Thankfully, all of the people inside the home were able to flee the home and are safe.
Chief Sonnier says one firefighter did sustain minor injuries this morning, but he was treated at the scene. The man had some burns, but is expected to be fine.
Scott Firefighters Rapidly Responded to the Blaze
As a safety precaution, firefighters entered the home to make sure that everyone made it out safely while others battled the fire.
Chief Sonnier says their rapid response was able to contain the fire to one side of the home, so it was not able to spread further. The shed at this property was a total loss.
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Scott Shed and Home Fire Started in the Shed
Officials say they do believe the fire started in the shed. The home had moderate fire damage along with heat damage. Smoke damage was also an issue in other parts of the home on Fieldspan Road.
Chief Sonnier says they are still working to determine what caused the fire in the shed, and will release information about it after they find out what happened.
Chief Sonnier says both the Duson and Judice Fire Departments assisted them with the fire.
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