A vacant Baton Rouge home fire caused damage and revealed squatters; authorities investigate amid nearby shootings.

A fire at a vacant home on Government Street in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Sunday evening was contained to the living room, causing significant smoke and water damage. No injuries were reported, but authorities found signs of squatters and are investigating the cause. The incident coincided with two shootings in the area, one fatal, raising concerns about abandoned properties and public safety.