New Orleans firefighters are battling a blaze in the Broadmoor neighborhood.

New Orleans firefighters battle large blaze in Broadmoor

New Orleans firefighters are battling a blaze in the Broadmoor neighborhood. The fire was reported around 11 a.m. Thursday near South Dorgenois and General Taylor streets. A woman told WDSU that the back of her home caught on fire after a fire began at a blighted house behind her. Neighbors said crews were working at the blighted home this week. Smoke from the fire billowed into the air, covering a major portion of the neighborhood. Firefighters were taking breaks, drinking water and checking blood pressure, as the continued to fight the blaze. No injuries were reported in the fire. Stay with WDSU.com for updates.

New Orleans firefighters are battling a blaze in the Broadmoor neighborhood.



The fire was reported around 11 a.m. Thursday near South Dorgenois and General Taylor streets.

A woman told WDSU that the back of her home caught on fire after a fire began at a blighted house behind her.

Neighbors said crews were working at the blighted home this week.

Smoke from the fire billowed into the air, covering a major portion of the neighborhood.

Firefighters were taking breaks, drinking water and checking blood pressure, as the continued to fight the blaze.

No injuries were reported in the fire.

Stay with WDSU.com for updates.