Vacant Congress Boulevard apartment catches fire; BRFD investigating as arson
Summary
Vehicle Fire Baton Rouge Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana: A vacant apartment caught fire on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The fire started when a mattress caught fire in the living room and was investigated as an arson. Fire crews responded around 1:51 a.m. and put out the fire within 10 minutes.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Weather Blog Vacant | Named in reporting |
Original reporting
Vacant Congress Boulevard apartment catches fire; BRFD investigating as arson