Overview
- The fire began just after 1 a.m. at an apartment complex at 118 West Park Court in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans.
- Firefighters found flames at the rear of the building upon arrival and called a second alarm due to intensity and nearby structures.
- As the blaze spread into the attic, crews escalated to a third alarm to bring in additional resources.
- The New Orleans Fire Department reported the fire under control at 2:43 a.m. with no injuries.
- Officials say 18 residents were displaced and an NOFD investigation is underway, with local photos showing heavy damage.