NEW ORLEANS — Five people lost their homes in a three-alarm fire on Franklin Avenue Saturday.
According to the New Orleans Fire Department, a three-alarm fire broke out in the 1600 block of Franklin Avenue near Claiborne Avenue around 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.
The fire spread from an appliance repair shop to two shotgun doubles on either side of the building.
The appliance repair shop was heavily damaged by the fire, while the two homes sustained moderate fire damage, but more damage from smoke and water.
In total, 19 NOFD units carrying 68 fire fighters were on the scene to bring the fire under control.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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