UPDATE (7/19/2023) – Alexandria Fire Department responded to a building fire that occurred on July 18, 2023, on Madeline Drive.
At approximately 3:11PM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to the Madeline Drive in reference to a fully involved commercial building fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within four minutes of the initial alarm time.
A second alarm was struck due to temperatures at approximately 99F. AFD dispatched three engine companies, two aerial companies, a medical unit, one district chief, and an investigative unit. The fire under was brought under control within thirty-one minutes of the first unit arriving.
The fire’s cause is being investigated by the Louisiana Fire Marshal’s Office since it was determined to be out of Alexandria City limits. No injuries were reported during this event.
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Alexandria, LA (7/18/2023) — Alexandria Fire Department (AFD) responded to a fire at Midstate Cheer and Gymnastics.
Fire Crews accessed and contained the fire. Shortly after arriving on the scene.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
