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.
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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.
Firefighters responded to a small fire in an attached apartment unit to a vacant dwelling today. Fire caused minimal damage. No injuries. Remains under investigation…