New Orleans Fire Department Responds to Two-Alarm Blaze at Commercial Building on Earhart Blvd.

The New Orleans Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire at the 7900 block of Earhart St. on December 14, 2024. The fire involved a single-story commercial building, The Hidden Vault, and threatened to spread to other businesses. NOFD units arrived on the scene at 2:12 a.m. and were able to contain the fire to the area of origin. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and no injuries were reported.

The New Orleans Fire Department (NOFD) responded to a two-alarm fire at a commercial building located at the 7900 block of Earhart St. on December 14, 2024 [1]. The incident, which occurred at approximately 2:12 a.m., involved a single-story structure known as The Hidden Vault [2].

Upon arrival, NOFD units found flames engulfing the building's exterior. The proximity of the structure to other businesses necessitated a prompt response, and a second alarm was called to ensure adequate staffing [1]. Despite the intensity of the fire, NOFD personnel, numbering 48, managed to contain it to the area of origin, preventing it from spreading to adjacent businesses [2].

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no injuries were reported among NOFD members or civilians [1][2]. The incident marks another successful response by the NOFD in safeguarding the community from potential fires.

References:

[1] New Orleans Fire Department. (2024, October 9). NOFD Responds to Two-Alarm Fire. Retrieved December 15, 2024, from https://nola.gov/next/nofd/press-releases/2024/20241009-nofd-responds-to-two-alarm-fire/

[2] Hoodline. (2024, October 10). NOFD Extinguishes Two-Alarm Fire at Uptown New Orleans Construction Site, No Injuries Reported. Retrieved December 15, 2024, from https://hoodline.com/2024/10/nofd-extinguishes-two-alarm-fire-at-uptown-new-orleans-construction-site-no-injuries-reported/