A miner allegedly started a fire that killed a cat and a dog

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – A juvenile was allegedly involved in a house fire in the Werner Park neighborhood, resulting in the deaths of a cat and a dog.

At 6 a.m. on June 13, Shreveport firefighters received a report of a house fire in the 3200 block of Hollywood Avenue in the Werner Park neighborhood. Firefighters arrived on scene within six minutes and reported heavy smoke coming from the sides and rear of the one-story residence.

21 firefighters brought the fire under control at 6:24 a.m. No injuries to the firefighters or occupants were reported, but a dog and a call were found dead inside the house.

After investigating the scene and collecting evidence, investigators determined that the fire originated in the rear of the home and was intentionally set.

A juvenile occupant was referred to the Family in Need of Services (FINS) program through the Caddo Parish Juvenile Court. The dismissal was due to a court summons or arrest and will allow the juvenile and his or her family to access professional services and assistance while avoiding formal juvenile court involvement.

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