Lafayette Firefighters Battle Blaze in Abandoned Home

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL-FM) - Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Eleventh Street in Lafayette on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 7:31 p.m.

First responders arrived on the scene to find an abandoned dwelling fully engulfed in flames.

How Firefighters Responded

Firefighters contained the blaze within 20 minutes, but the dwelling was heavily damaged.

Get our free mobile app

Neighbors Reported Smoke Before Blaze Spread

The fire was reported by a vigilant neighbor after they saw smoke coming from the home.

Witnesses reported that the home had been vacant for about a year. Neighbors recently noticed people entering the vacant home daily.

There were no utilities to the dwelling.

Possible Homeless Occupants in Vacant Dwelling

Lafayette fire officials believe homeless individuals were occupying the dwelling.

Cause of Fire Remains Under Investigation

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

This is a developing story, and the KPEL News Team is working to provide additional coverage for Acadiana. Updates will be shared as they become available, so download the KPEL News app via Google Play or in the App Store and subscribe to breaking news alerts to get the latest information sent directly to your mobile device.

You can also use the KPEL app to submit a news tip, share a traffic update, or chat directly with our on-air team.

Be sure to bookmark our latest site, wearelafayette.net, where we provide more local news coverage as well as lifestyle and community features.

To report errors, omissions, or other concerns regarding the content above, send emails to news@kpel965.com.

Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years Later

20 years ago, a devastating storm hit New Orleans. While it may have changed the city's look, it has done nothing to change the city's heart. Here's a look at how the city is living its life two decades later.

Gallery Credit: Joe Cunningham