On Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 1837, Volunteers with the New Roads Fire Department along with Pointe Coupee Fire District 3 responded to 408 Louisiana Ave for a reported house fire. The first units arrived at 1840 to find smoke coming from the side of the house by the electrical service along with the power lines smoking from the house to the pole. A safe perimeter was established from the power lines until New Roads City Utilities quickly arrived on scene to disconnect the power from the pole. Fire crews could then extinguish there fire and check for any extension into the building. Moderate smoke was found throughout the structure but fire had not penetrated into the walls. Fire personnel rescued the occupants Boston Terrier Dog, checked the dog to ensure it was healthy and reunited the dog with the owner. The resident contacted an electrician who quickly responded to the scene. The resident was unable to stay in the house and would be staying with a family member until repairs could be made. Fire units cleared the scene at 2001.
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