House Saved From Fire Thanks to Quick Action by PAPD Officers
Two Port Allen police officers spotted smoke coming from an attic across the street during a routine shift change and called it in before flames developed. Their quick action saved the home on Court Street.
A potentially serious house fire was averted Monday evening thanks to the sharp observation and fast action of Cpl. Latrese Darden and Ofc. Kajian Clark, a recent hire with the Port Allen Police Department.
The two officers were conducting a routine shift change in the parking lot of The PoBoy House when they noticed smoke coming from the attic vents of a home across the street at 607 Court Street, near the Port Allen Post Office.
They immediately notified emergency services. Sgt. Alaric Celestine and Ofc. Kevin Bergeron also responded to assist.
According to Deputy Fire Chief James Hartley, the smoke was caused by an overheating attic fan. Thanks to the officers’ early alert, fire crews arrived on scene before flames could develop, ultimately saving the home.No injuries were reported.
However, around 7:30 PM, the fire rekindled after the homeowners reportedly turned the attic fan back on, despite the earlier incident. Fire crews returned to the scene, and the fire department has since pulled the home’s electric meter to prevent any further hazard.
📸 Photo courtesy of WBR Independent
