Commercial Building Fire in The Greater Third Ward

WHAT: Commercial building fire.

WHEN: December 31, 2023, at 8:35 a.m.

WHERE: 2698 Scott Street, 77004.

INJURIES: No reported injuries.

PROPERTY SAVED: Not available.

DAMAGE: Not available.

CAUSE: Unintentional.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Firefighters arrived on scene within three minutes to find smoke coming from a 1-story commercial building and made an offensive attack. The structure was ventilated, and a primary and secondary search were completed. Crews protected a nearby exposure while others battled a fire in the exterior wall, extending into the attic. Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters conducted salvage and overhaul. 42 personnel responded to this incident, including crews from Stations 18, 23, 8, 46, 7, 17, 25, 24 and Rescue 42.