The New Orleans Fire Department is battling a 5-alarm fire at Felicity and Baronne St. in Central City. The fire was reported around 5:30am in the 1800 block of Baronne St. and now includes two buildings.

According to NOLA Ready, Baronne St. is closed from Felicity St. to Jackson Ave. Officials are requesting that people avoid the area and use alternate routes during their morning commute.

We will update this story as we have more information.