According to our media partners at KATC, the fire broke out at Lafayette Tire Co. on Johnston Street near Mimosa Street at approximately 12:45 a.m. Wednesday. The time of the initial call was provided by the Lafayette Parish Communication District.
Firefighters continued working at the property for several hours. As of approximately 4:30 a.m., crews were still at the scene, according to KATC.
Details about the extent of the damage have not yet been released. There has also been no official word on what may have started the fire or whether any injuries were reported.
Johnston Street traffic impacted Wednesday morning
The fire scene was still creating some issues for motorists during the Wednesday morning commute…