Scott Fire Department responds to explosion at homeless camp

Explosion, fire at homeless camp in Scott

Scott firefighters responded to an explosion followed by a fire at a homeless encampment on Labor Day.Firefighters arrived at Natchez Street shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025, to find a large pile of debris including refrigerators, tires, air conditioners, and other materials used to build the camp in a wooded area. According to the fire department, crews were initially informed that all occupants were accounted for except for on…

Scott Fire Department responds to explosion at homeless camp

SCOTT, La. (KLFY) -- Firefighters from the Scott Fire Department responded to a fire at a homeless camp near the Ile des Cannes apartment complex on Labor Day. The fire was reported following an explosion in the area, and upon arrival, firefighters found the camp engulfed in flames. Scott Fire Chief Chad Sonnier stated that household items, tires, furniture, refrigerators and freezers were used to construct the camp. There were no casualties rep…

Explosion & fire at Scott homeless camp prompts multi-department response; no injuries reported

SCOTT, La. (NEWS 15) — The Scott Fire Department responded to an explosion and fire at a homeless encampment. Firefighters were called to a wooded area near Natchez Street on Monday, September 1, just before 7:15 p.m. They arrived to…

A Loud Bang Shakes Scott As Flames Engulf A Homeless Camp

A loud explosion rattled parts of Scott, leading to a startling scene at a local homeless camp. Continue reading…