SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Overnight storms in Shreveport Sunday caused power outages, brought down trees, and possibly caused house fires.
SWEPCO’s outage map shows that more than 12,000 people are still without power as of 10:00 a.m. Monday.
Caddo Parish Schools posted an announcement on Facebook Monday morning stating:
“Blanchard Elementary, Claiborne Elementary and Northside Elementary will be closed on Monday, April 3, 2023, due to power outages. A notification will be sent to families and the media announcing when students and staff can return to school.”
A family on Arthur Ave. told firefighters that they left their home after storms caused them to lose power. When they returned, the house was burning. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The family’s cat was believed to be home during the fire, and SFD is still searching for the cat.
In the 500 block of Pierremont Road near Dillingham Avenue, a large tree smashed into a home, crushing the roof.
There are power lines felled during the storm. Crews are at the intersection of Kings Hwy. and Linwood Ave. to repair a line knocked over in the storm.
Power line knocked over at Kings Hwy. and Linwood (Source: KTAL/KMSS staff)
The storm felled another large tree on the 8500 block of Barksdale Blvd. past Taylortown.
Around 3:47 a.m. a home caught fire on Magazine St. near State St. Officials have not yet released information on the cause of the fire.
Sunday night’s storm felled a large tree in the Blanchard Memorial Cemetery and scattered debris in the area.
Multiple trees are downed and debris is littered across the Hart Athletic Complex in Blanchard. The Blanchard Athletic Club said in a Facebook post Monday morning that the ballpark is closed until further notice. The cages and fields are closed.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available
