Kitchen Fire Shuts Down Prejean’s in Carencro

CARENCRO, La. (KPEL News) — Quick action and a well-trained staff prevented a longtime Carencro icon from burning on Thursday night.

Prejean’s Restaurant, one of the most familiar restaurants along I-49 in Carencro, sustained some fire damage in its kitchen when some ductwork caught fire, owner Tim Metcalf said. However, the fire was contained, and no one was hurt.

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Customers and passersby posted photos and video to Facebook, worried about the restaurant and its staff.

“Prejean’s in Carencro is on fire,” one person posted. “Praying everyone is out.”…

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