Four LA Firefighters Hospitalized after Battling Tug Boat Fire

Firefighters in Lafitte, LA, battled a tug boat fire for hours Tuesday morning.
Oct. 8, 2019

Firefighters in Lafitte, LA, battled a tug boat fire for hours Tuesday morning. Four firefighters suffered heat related injuries and were hospitalized for treatment. All are expected to recovery. Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.  

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