Baton Rouge Fire Department suspects arson in house fire on Smiley Avenue
BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire early Saturday morning that was allegedly caused by arson, according to investigators.
The department said firefighters arrived at a residence on Smiley Avenue around 4 a.m. to find the home completely engulfed in flames.
Despite fire crews containing the flames, the home, vacant at the time of the fire, was considered a total loss. There were no reported injuries.
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Investigators determined that the fire was the result of arson. Fire officials are asking anyone with information to contact fire investigators at 225-389-2050.