East Baton Rouge coroner called to scene of house fire on Hooper Road, officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — One person has died after multiple fire departments responded to a house fire at 6420 Hooper Road on Friday, May 16.
The Central Fire Department confirmed that one person was found and the coroner was called to the scene.
Two firemen also suffered heat exhaustion and were treated and released at the scene by EMS, CFD said.
They said CFD responded around 2:20 a.m. and the fire is under control at this time. CFD said overhaul is still being done at the scene.
EMS and the Central Fire Department were joined by the District 6 Fire Department, Baton Rouge Fire Department and East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office at the scene.
CFD said Hooper Road is open westbound but remains closed heading eastbound.
This is a developing story and more information will be shared as it becomes available.
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