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At 7:46am, DeQuincy Volunteer Fire Department, Ward 6 Fire Prot. Dist. 1 and HOUSTON RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT responded to a reported structure fire in the 900 blk of Smith St.

Upon arrival of DQ Engine 19, fire and smoke was observed venting from the front window. Firefighters conducted a transitional fire attack and contained the fire to the room of origin. There was smoke damage throughout the resident.

Beauregard Parish Fire District 2 responded as mutual aid with an engine company and 4 personnel.

Thankfully, the home occupant was alerted by a working smoke detector and was able to exit the structure through a bedroom window to safety.

If you do not have a working smoke alarm in your home, DeQuincy VFD, Ward 6 Fire, and Houston River Fire are all departments that participate in the Operation Save a Life program through the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal

If you live in the Ward 6 Fire Protection area you can message us on Facebook, call our office 337-786-2775 or email us at admin@ward6fire.com to schedule us to install free smoke detectors in your home.