Fire Ravages Duplex, Couple Hospitalized | Baton Rouge News

A fire erupted on Old Hammond Highway near Azalea Park Drive, engulfing a duplex and forcing a husband and wife to be rushed to the hospital with smoke inhalation—just minutes after EMS arrived. Firefighters from East Side and Baton Rouge responded swiftly, but the blaze had already taken hold, with investigators pointing to the kitchen as the likely origin. This harrowing incident underscores how fast fires can escalate in shared homes—and why working smoke detectors are non-negotiable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/163de739bbfe9981