Lafayette Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Vacant Home

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL-FM) - A single-family home in the 500 block of Evangeline Street in Lafayette sustained minor fire damage yesterday afternoon, according to the Lafayette Fire Department.

Firefighters Respond to Smoke on Evangeline Street

Lafayette firefighters were called out to investigate a report of smoke in the area of W. Simcoe Street and Evangeline Street at 12:26 p.m. on Monday, October 20.

Small Fire Discovered in Vacant Home’s Attic

Once on scene, firefighters saw smoke coming from a small apartment attached to the home. Emergency crews entered the home and discovered a small fire in the attic above an entrance door.

The fire was quickly extinguished.

No Occupants, No Injuries Reported

Thankfully, the dwelling and the attached apartment unit were unoccupied. Both structures have actually been vacant for several years now.

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The dwellings did not have any utility services to them. The owners of the vacant home said they've had recent issues with homeless individuals accessing the premises.

Officials Investigating the Cause

Fire officials are still investigating the cause of the fire.

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