LAFAYETTE, La. — Lafayette firefighters are investigating an early morning house fire that may have been sparked by a lightning strike during a round of severe thunderstorms moving through Acadiana.
Fire Reported Before Sunrise
According to Lafayette Fire Department Public Information Officer Alton Trahan, firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of Randy Circle at approximately 4:31 a.m. Monday, after a passing motorist noticed smoke coming from a large two-story home, the motorist called 911.
When firefighters arrived, flames were already visible coming from the roof area above the carport and were spreading rapidly throughout the structure.
Due to the size of the fire and the large home involved, fire command requested a second alarm, bringing in additional firefighters and resources to assist with the response.
Heavy Damage Reported
Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control within about 45 minutes…