Residential Fire

Scott, LA-1/17/26- On Saturday, December 17, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Scott Fire Department responded to a reported residential fire in the 6800 block of Cameron Street. Upon arrival, fire crews found an abandoned home fully engulfed in flames and immediately initiated defensive fire suppression operations.

Five fire engines were utilized to combat the fire, while two 3,000-gallon water tanker trucks were dispatched to shuttle water from nearby hydrants in order to maintain an adequate water supply for firefighting efforts. After approximately 30 minutes, crews were able to bring the fire under control.

Due to the extensive damage, investigators were unable to determine the exact cause of the fire. However, it is believed that a displaced person, or persons, may have ignited a fire inside the home during the cold weather, which ultimately spread out of control.

The structure was deemed a total loss.

No firefighters or civilians were injured as a result of the incident.

Mutual aid was provided by the Duson and Judice Fire Departments.