Fire Department

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 4200 block of Pecan Drive. At approximately 3:29 AM today, the Alexandria Fire Department (AFD) and Rapides Fire District #2 were dispatched to a structure fire located at 4207 Pecan Drive. In response to the fire, AFD deployed four engine companies, two district chief units, and two fire investigators to the scene. Upon arrival, fire crews observed smoke emanating from the roof and interior areas of the structure. An assessment of the situation was conducted, and firefighting operations commenced immediately.

Alexandria, LA (02/18/2025)

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1700 block of White Street.

Alexandria, LA (12/22/2024)

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2200 block of North MacArthur Drive.

At approximately 6:21 PM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to 2211 North MacArthur Drive in response to a structure fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within three minutes of the initial alarm. AFD dispatched three engine companies, a ladder company, a medical unit, one district chief’s unit, and a fire investigator to the scene. The cause of the fire was determined to be arson.

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 3200 block of Garnett Street.

 At approximately 4:39 AM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to 3202 Garnett Street in response to a structure fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within four minutes of the initial alarm. AFD dispatched three engine companies, a ladder company, a medical unit, one district chief's unit, and a fire investigator to the scene.

 The fire was determined to be the result of an unattended candle. The fire displaced two people and three dogs.

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of 16th Street.

At approximately 11:50 PM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to 100 16th Street in response to a structure fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within two minutes of the initial alarm. AFD dispatched three engine companies, a ladder company, a medical unit, one district chief’s unit, and a fire investigator to the scene.

During suppression efforts, a deceased adult was discovered in the structure and a firefighter was injured.

The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire at the Westgate Shopping Center.

At approximately 12:32 PM, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to 223 MacArthur Drive in response to smoke emitting from a vacant suite in the Westgate Shopping Center. Firefighters arrived within three minutes. Upon arrival, they discovered severe fire conditions in three suites at the location. Employees and customers were evacuated from one business, while the other businesses continued their normal

operations. There were no injuries.