New Orleans Firefighters Hurt, Five Homes Damaged in Fire

Five homes were damaged as intense heat two-alarm fire engulfed nearby homes on Friday.

New Orleans crews found a home under renovation at Kentucky and North Rampart Streets fully involved and spreading to an adjacent home when they arrived around 4:20 p.m. The fire quickly spread to an adjacent home and a second alarm was called.

The fire was so intense that it damaged two homes across the street and another structure, New Orleans fire officials said The fire was under control within an hour.

One firefighter suffered burns to his elbow and was struck by debris when the original home collapsed. Two other firefighters suffered injuries to their hand and back and all three were taken to Tulane Medical Center. 

A total of 29 firefighters responded.