LAFAYETTE, La. (Dec. 29, 2023, 7:50 p.m.) – Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Radcliffe Drive at 3:41 pm. The carport and a vehicle were on fire when firefighters arrived. The fire was quickly progressing to the main structure. Firefighters battled the fire for approximately twenty minutes before getting it under control. The home and vehicle sustained major damage.
A mail carrier delivering mail called 911 to report the fire. The carrier alerted neighbors, who in-turned awakened the occupant of the house. The occupant escaped without injuries.
The fire originated under the carport. Fire officials believe an improperly discarded cigarette may have caused the fire.
The fire was ruled an accident.
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LAFAYETTE, La. (Dec. 29, 2023) – Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Radcliffe Drive around 3:41 p.m. The carport and a vehicle were on fire when firefighters arrived. The fire is out. No injuries were reported.
The fire is under investigation.
Additional details will be released as it becomes available.
