One person in critical condition, another injured after fire at Jefferson Highway apartment complex
May 21, 2026
ST. GEORGE - One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition and another was injured following a kitchen fire at the Arts Apartments at Jefferson Heights, emergency officials confirmed to WBRZ.The fire was called in around 1:47 p.m., the Baton Rouge Fire Department said.When they arrived
, firefighters found one person outside suffering from injuries. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition for smoke inhalation, fire officials told WBRZ.nbsp;BRFD said it later learned of a maintenance worker who was injured in the fire. They were taken to the hospital in a personal vehicle, and their condition was not immediately available.nbsp;BRFD said the fire was accidental and started on the stove.nbsp;Permalink| Comments
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