December 28, 2008 - Early Morning Fire Rips through a West Shreveport Home

Heavy smoke and flames coming from brick frame home

This morning at 6:41 a.m., the Shreveport Fire Department responded to a fire at 4914 5L Westwood Drive. Firefighters arrived on scene within five minutes to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the west side exterior side of a single-story brick frame home. Flames had vented through the roof extending 10 to 15 feet above the roof line. It took 5 crews--15 firefighters approximately 15 minutes get the fire under control. The homeowners were out of town and there were no reported injuries.

Early reports show that the back bedroom was heavily damaged, therefore, it is the likely area of origin said Fire Investigator Rodney Murray.

Information pending. Fire officials are still on scene. More information will be released later today.