Fire Department

Alexandria Fire Department responded to two fires this weekend resulting in damaged five buildings. At approximately 10:45 PM, on August 19, 2023, the Alexandria Fire Department was dispatched to the corner of Rapides Avenue and North 13^th Streets in reference to a fully involved building fire. The first unit arrived on the scene within two and a half minutes of the initial alarm. A second alarm was struck due to extensive fire progression. The fire spread to three additional buildings connected to the involved initial building.