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New Orleans Fire Department

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New Orleans Fire Department

@NOLAFireDept

Official X account of the New Orleans Fire Department. Dial 911 for emergencies. The NOFD serves Greater New Orleans. Motto: "Seeking Opportunities to Serve"

New Orleans, LA

Joined June 2012

New Orleans Fire Department
@NOLAFireDept
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🚨 PRESS RELEASE 🚨 🗓️ July 7, 2026 🚒 The NOFD responded to a two-alarm fire at Chateau Carmel Apartments. Lightning was reported before the fire. Firefighters evacuated residents and contained the fire. No injuries reported. 📸 Retired District Chief Chris Mickal
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🗓️ July 7, 2026 🔥 2- Alarm Fire 📍 12345 N. I-10 Service Rd. 📸 Retired District Chief Chris Mickal
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🗓️ July 7, 2026 🔥 2- Alarm Fire 📍 12345 N. I-10 Service Rd. 📸 Retired District Chief Chris Mickal
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🗓️ July 7, 2026 🔥 2- Alarm Fire 📍 12345 N. I-10 Service Rd. 📸 Retired District Chief Chris Mickal
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📺 WATCH: Chief of Safety/Special Operations Matthew Spector joined @WWLTV reporter Paul Murphy today for a follow-up interview on the underground transformer fire in the French Quarter on Saturday, July 4, 2026. 🎥 Video: @WWLTV 🔗 Full story: wwltv.com/article/news/l…
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📺 Chief of Safety/Special Operations Matthew Spector joined @WWLTV today to provide a follow-up on the French Quarter underground transformer fire that occurred on Saturday, July 4, 2026. 🔗 Read the full story: wwltv.com/article/news/l… 📸 Lauren Maiden, NOFD PR Specialist
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Jul 5
🚨 @WGNOtv coverage: Updates on the fire incident in the French Quarter near the 700 block of Conti Street. 🔗 Click below for full story:
WGNO-TV (ABC) New Orleans
@WGNOtv
Jul 5
The New Orleans Fire Department is on the scene of a fire in the French Quarter Sunday, July 5. wgno.com/news/louisiana…
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Jul 5
🚨 @wdsu coverage: Updates on the fire incident in the French Quarter near the 700 block of Conti Street. 🔗 Click below for full story:
wdsu
@wdsu
Jul 5
New Orleans police investigating transformer fire in French Quarter | Click on the image to read the full story wdsu.com/article/new-or…
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Jul 5
🚨 @WWLTV: Officials, including Mayor Helena Moreno & NOFD Superintendent Roman Nelson, provide updates on the French Quarter fire near the 700 block of Conti St. Authorities urge the public to avoid the area as operations continue. 🔗👇 Full story below:
Mayor Moreno addresses transformer explosion in French Quarter
From wwltv.com
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New Orleans Fire Department
@NOLAFireDept
Jul 5
🚨 Conti Street Emergency Response Update Avoid the 700 block of Conti Street due to an active fire response. Power is being temporarily shut off to support emergency operations. Expect road closures and possible outages. Use alternate routes. Updates to follow.
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New Orleans Fire Department
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Jul 5
🚒 The NOFD is on scene of an active incident in the 700 block of Conti St. Please avoid the area, expect traffic delays and road closures, and follow the directions of emergency personnel. We appreciate the public’s cooperation as crews work to safely manage the incident.
NOLA Ready
@nolaready
Jul 5
NOLAREADY: Avoid the 700 block of Conti St. due to an active fire response. Emergency crews are on scene. Expect road closures and use an alternate route.
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Jul 4
Happy Fourth of July & America 250 🇺🇸 The NOFD reminds residents: 🚫 Fireworks are illegal in Orleans Parish 🎆 Go 4th on the River (Riverfront | 9 PM) 🔥 Grill safely—10 ft. from structures, never unattended ✨ Use glow sticks/LED alternatives Have a safe Fourth, New Orleans.
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Jul 3
🇺🇸 This Fourth of July, as we celebrate America250, make grilling safety part of your holiday! 🔥 Never add lighter fluid to a lit fire. 🏠 Never grill indoors. 👧🐶 Keep kids & pets back. Enjoy the flavor—not the fire. #NOFD #GrillSafe #BBQSafety #FireSafety #PublicSafety
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