New Roads Fire Department struck a Parish wide (General Alarm) for a fire in the radiology department of Pointe Coupee General Hospital at approx 6am on Sunday, February 17, 2008. The fire was confined by the sprinkler system. Due to smoke and water, it was decided to evacuate the hospital. Acadian Ambulance transported patients to other hospitals in Baton Rouge and others to area nursing homes. There were no injuries at this fire. Assistance was provided from Pointe Coupee Fire Districts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
