MARRERO, La. (WGNO) — Crews with the Jefferson Parish Fire Department responded to a fire that impacted two homes in Marrero on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office holds retirement ceremony for mounted unit horse According to the JPFD, the fire started at a home on Avery Drive around 12:30 p.m. and spread to another home nearby. JPFD officials said the first home suffered heavy damage, and the second home suffered moderate damage. (WGNO/Jeff Kent) No injuries were reported. However, crews say five people have been displaced. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and Red Cross assisted residents at the scene. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Rain chance comes back starting Thursday Big Game Bound: Bills look to get back on track but face a Texans roadblock Why women are more likely than men to work multiple jobs From Puerto Rico to success: One man’s journey in education leadership Homicide victim identified in 2002 Algiers cold case