NEW ORLEANS – Firefighters are trying to determine why a fire started at a construction site in Central City Friday morning.
According to New Orleans Fire Department Chief Tim McConnell, the fire happened around 7:44 a.m. near the intersection of First and Freret streets. Firefighters arrived at the scene in three minutes and found that the fire had spread to the attic of a commercial building that was under construction.
There are no reports of injuries.
McConnell said the firefighter's quick response prevented extensive damage to the structure and the building is salvageable. About 25 firefighters responded to the scene.