Shreveport, LA, October 5, 2025
News Summary
The Shreveport community is grieving the loss of the historic Country Club after a massive fire engulfed the iconic structure. Firefighters responded quickly, with a total of 27 fire units and over 75 firefighters battling the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, raising concerns about possible vandalism in the days leading up to the incident. The Shreveport Country Club, a landmark and the city’s first golf course, had operated for 107 years before its closure in 2016, making this event a significant loss for the community.
Shreveport is mourning the loss of the historic Shreveport Country Club after a massive fire destroyed the iconic structure on October 4, 2025. The Shreveport Fire Department (SFD) received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting the fire at approximately 3:42 p.m. Firefighters arrived on the scene within just three minutes and were met with heavy flames and smoke engulfing the multi-story building.
A second alarm was rapidly issued to bring additional firefighting resources to the scene. A total of 27 fire units, support staff, and a tanker from Caddo Fire District 3 were involved in the effort to extinguish the fire. Over 75 firefighters participated in combating the blaze, employing a defensive strategy which included aerial ladder trucks to suppress the flames from above as ground crews worked vigorously to contain the situation. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Residents of the surrounding Country Club neighborhood expressed their deep sorrow over the destruction of the historic building. Concerns were raised by neighbors who reported that the facility had been vandalized shortly before the fire, with claims of a break-in occurring just days prior to the blaze.
The Shreveport Fire Prevention Bureau is currently investigating the cause of the fire. Due to the historic significance of the Shreveport Country Club, officials are urging anyone with relevant information to contact Shreveport-Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.
The Shreveport Country Club was a well-known landmark and was the city’s first golf course, operating for an impressive 107 years before its closure in 2016. After remaining vacant for several years, the country club was put up for sale in 2017, but various redevelopment plans have not come to fruition since then. The fire that engulfed the country club in 2025 marks a tragic loss of a building that held over a century of history.
Key Facts
- Location: Shreveport Country Club, Esplanade Avenue near Baronne Street
- Time of fire: Approximately 3:42 p.m., October 4, 2025
- Firefighting response: 27 SFD units, support staff, and a tanker from Caddo Fire District 3
- Total firefighters involved: Over 75
- No injuries reported
- Investigation: Ongoing by Shreveport Fire Prevention Bureau
- Contact for information: Shreveport-Caddo Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373
- Historic significance: First golf course in Shreveport, operated for 107 years, closed in 2016
- Building location status: Vacant and up for sale since 2017
Background
The Shreveport Country Club has been a significant part of the city’s history, being the first golf course in Shreveport. Its closure in 2016 marked the end of an era for the facility, which had served the local community for over a century. Despite attempts to find a new purpose for the site through various redevelopment plans, the country club remained unoccupied and is now irrevocably lost due to the fire.
FAQ
What happened at the Shreveport Country Club on October 4, 2025?
A fire broke out at the historic Shreveport Country Club located on Esplanade Avenue nearby Baronne Street.
What time did the fire start?
The Shreveport Fire Department was alerted to the fire around 3:42 p.m. on October 4, 2025.
How many firefighters responded to the fire?
More than 75 firefighters participated in battling the blaze.
Was anyone injured in the fire?
Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident.
What is the historical significance of the Shreveport Country Club?
The Shreveport Country Club was a historic landmark and the city’s first golf course, having operated for 107 years before its closure in 2016.
Key Features Chart
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Shreveport, Esplanade Avenue near Baronne Street |
| Fire Start Time | 3:42 p.m. on October 4, 2025 |
| Units Involved | 27 units from Shreveport Fire Department and Caddo Fire District 3 |
| Firefighters | Over 75 firefighters participated |
| Casualties | No injuries reported |
| Historical Operation | Operated for 107 years, closed in 2016 |
| Status | Vacant since 2016, up for sale since 2017 |
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Additional Resources
- KSLA News: Shreveport Firefighters Working Scene House Fire
- KTBS News: Fire Destroys More Than Century-Old Shreveport Country Club
- KTAL News: Fire on the 4000 Block of Esplanade
- KTBS News: Shreveport Man Rescued from House Fire Has Died
- KSLA News Video: Historic Shreveport Country Club Goes Up in Flames
- Wikipedia: Shreveport Country Club
- Google Search: Shreveport Country Club fire
- Google Scholar: Shreveport Country Club fire
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Shreveport Country Club
- Google News: Shreveport Country Club fire
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