Electrical Fault Sparks $50K Damage in Baton Rouge House Fire

Electrical fault sparks $50K damage in Baton Rouge house fire

The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a house fire on Saturday afternoon caused by an electrical malfunction, resulting in $50,000 in damage and no injuries.

BRFD: House fire off Perkins Road caused by electrical malfunction

BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Fire Department is working a Saturday evening house fire off Perkins Road.The fire is at Idle Oaks Drive and Perkins Road, with officials getting the call at 5:55 p.m.. Officials say no injuries resulted from the fire and the fire is currently under control.Fire officials said two occupants were outside and smoke was coming from the garage. The fire was contained to that area, with the home sustaining light smoke da…