NRMC evacuates after smoke sets off alarm; fire found on exterior of building quickly extinguished

On Tuesday, Oct. 14, at approximately 5:34 p.m., Natchitoches Regional Medical Center’s fire alarm systems activated, identifying smoke on the east side of the hospital’s second and third floors.Shortly thereafter, fire was visible on the exterior of the building near the Emergency Department roof, an area currently undergoing roofing reconstruction.At no time was there active...

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