On April 10, 2024, at approximately 9:03 pm, the Hammond Fire Department responded to an alarm on Highway 190 West.
While en route, Ladder-11 noticed smoke coming from the building located at 1406 Corbin Road and diverted from the initial call to investigate the source of the smoke. Upon arrival, HFD confirmed it to be a structure fire and began suppression. Once the fire was under control, the HFD Fire Prevention Bureau began an investigation and realized that the fire had multiple non-communicating points of origin.
The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal was called to continue the investigation. Arson investigators obtained video footage of two suspects entering the parking lot. One suspect was walking north on Mooney Avenue and the other was walking west on Corbin Road. Both suspects were wearing dark clothing and were seen leaving the area shortly before smoke was seen coming from the building.
Two days after the first fire, the HFD responded to a mobile home fire located at 1403 Corbin Road, directly across the street from the first fire. Due to its proximity and timing, this fire was considered suspicious.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hammond Fire Prevention Bureau (985-277-5857 or fpb@hammond.org), or the Hammond Fire Department’s Facebook page, or by contacting Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1-800-554-5245. Be a part of the solution and you may be eligible for a cash reward.
