Abandoned house fire under investigation
By: Stephanie Claytor
Updated: February 17, 2013
The Shreveport Fire Department is investigating a house fire that happened in an abandoned home Sunday evening.
The fire happened in a residence in the 400 block of 67th street, around 5:10 p.m. Firefighters said no one was in the home at the time of the fire but had been living in the dwelling.
Battalion Chief Frederick Johnson said the fire started in the back of the house. Johnson said firefighters were able to get it under control within 12 minutes. The home is a total loss.

