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East Side Fire Department responds to early morning 18-wheeler fire

2 hours 50 minutes 53 seconds ago Monday, February 23 2026 Feb 23, 2026 February 23, 2026 12:30 PM February 23, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE — The East Side Fire Department responded to an 18-wheeler fire early Sunday morning. 

According to the department, East Side Engine 913 and Chief 905 arrived around 2:30 a.m. to find the truck completely engulfed in flames. Crews quickly contained the fire to prevent it from extending into the nearby woods. 

WBRZ has reached out to the fire department for more information.

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