NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Fire Department is investigating a two-alarm fire in the Gert Town neighborhood. According to NOFD firefighters, on Saturday morning, Dec. 14 around 2:08 a.m., they were called to the scene of a fire at the corner of Earhart Boulevard and Fern Street. Argument near Champion Square left one shot, one arrested The first unit arrived at 2:12 a.m. to find a business fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters add that the flames also damaged a second business, The Hidden Vault, and was a possible threat to other nearby businesses. A second alarm was called and a search was done to guarantee no extensive damage had been done to the other buildings. A total of 16 NOFD units carrying 42 personnel were able to get the fire under control by 3 a.m. Sanitation worker killed in St. Tammany Parish crash Surrounding businesses did receive varying degrees of smoke and water damage, according to NOFD. There were no injuries reported by firefighters or the public. The cause of the fire remains under investigation as NOFD officials say it was "very suspicious." 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 What home sellers and buyers must know for 2025 Obesity rate among US adults fell in 2023 for first time in over a decade: Study Two-alarm fire in Gert Town damages Earhart Boulevard building Mysterious lights and drones spotted over Lincoln, Alabama Should you open a store credit card for a one-time holiday purchase?