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• Rebuilding Washington Historic Church Destroyed in Fire Play Video

  May 17, 2012 7:11 PM

  More than a year ago, a historic church in Washington went up in flames. Now progress is being made to rebuild what was lost. "It's been an experience because I've never built a church from the ground up like this," said Father Albert Nunez. Nunez said they still... more »

• Church Helps Breaux Bridge Fire Victims

  May 15, 2012 7:02 PM

  A Lafayette church is stepping up to the plate to help a Breaux Bridge family rebuild after they lost everything in a fire. "I opened that door and the fire shot out after me you know." Preston Tebow and his family have lived on Mim Callier road for... more »

• Hundreds Gather for Vigil in Honor of 4 Children Killed in Fire Play Video

  April 26, 2012 11:30 PM

  Some 200 people gathered Thursday night in Rayne in remembrance of four children killed in a house fire. Jamari McDade, Amos Mouton Jr., LaShay McDade and Brian Steiner were all in the hearts and prayers of an entire community. "Tonight is about the community coming together as one to... more »

• Mother Charged with Four Counts of Negligent Homicide Play Video

  April 23, 2012 12:11 AM

  In Rayne an overnight fire killed four children, all under the age of 8 and their mother is under arrest. Shaqueta McDade is looking at four counts of negligent homicide and police say her children were home alone when the fire started. "It was so bad. It was like... more »

• 2 arrested in Baker meth lab fire

  April 20, 2012 9:47 AM

  BAKER, La. (AP) - Baker police have arrested a man and woman after a crude meth lab sparked a fire that destroyed their mobile home. Police Chief Mike Knaps tells The Advocate 28-year-old Clayton Joseph Daigre IV and 26-year-old Loni S. Aymond were booked Thursday with seven counts each of... more »

• Webster Parish fire chief arrested

  April 18, 2012 9:58 AM

  MINDEN, La. (AP) - Another Webster Parish fire chief has been arrested - making five parish chiefs arrested in the past five years. Tuesday's arrest of 47-year-old David W. Camp on charges of improper spending came just hours before a counterpart in a neighboring district resigned amid a criminal investigation... more »

• Faulty vehicle wiring starts house fire

  April 6, 2012 10:41 AM

  BAKER, La. (AP) - A Baker Fire Department spokesman says faulty vehicle wiring started a blaze that destroyed a house and two nearby vehicles. Department spokesman Howard Ward tells The Advocate investigators found that the fire started in one vehicle's engine compartment, spreading first to the other vehicle and then... more »

• Long Time Vidrine Elem. School Janitor Dies in School Fire Play Video

  March 5, 2012 6:34 PM

  The small community of Vidrine is dealing with the death of a long-time elementary school employee, 58-year-old Donald Thomas. Firefighters said Thomas died in an early morning fire, after being trapped inside of the school's storage supply building. The building also serves as the break room and bathroom for the... more »

• Vidrine elementary fire victim identified as janitor

  March 5, 2012 10:57 AM

  A Vidrine Elementary janitor has been confirmed as the community's first fatality of the year. He was found in the restroom with debris on top of him. The fire began in the storage supply building around 5:45 A.M. It took firemen 30 minutes to get the fire under control. Officials... more »

• Man Facing 12 Counts of Arson in Kaplan Play Video

  February 4, 2012 11:34 PM

  In Kaplan, a major break in a string of arsons that have had residents on edge for years. 55-year-old Felecian Primeaux of Kaplan is facing 12 counts of arson, dating back to 2007. He was arrested at his home Saturday morning after police say the suspect was caught on tape.... more »

• Space Heaters to Blame for Two Area Fires Play Video

  January 30, 2012 12:22 AM

  This weekend, two Acadiana families lost everything in house fires. While those fires were in two different cities, there was one common and preventable factor. Just before noon Sunday morning smoke filled the air on Henkle Street in Jeanerette. For five years the Declouet family lived in this... more »

• House fire in Jeanerette

  January 29, 2012 1:14 PM

  There are reports of a house fire in Jeanerette, no details as of this time, but we do have a crew in route. More on the story on our 5:30 newscast. more »

• Lafayette Fire

  January 28, 2012 2:04 PM

  Lafayette Fire Department responded to a fire this morning on 2327 Moss Street to a reported house fire. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke and flames were coming from the front windows of the dwelling. Firefighters entered the dwelling and extinguished the fire within fifteen minutes. The house sustained heavy fire... more »

• Fire in Kaplan

  January 18, 2012 1:12 AM

  Official say Annie's Bar caught fire after a shed behind the bar ignited into flames.The fire has since been put out and there were no injuries. We'll have more on this story on GMA. more »

• Shreveport man dies in house fire

  January 17, 2012 9:20 AM

  SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - Authorities have identified Shreveport man who died in a weekend house fire in the city. The Times reports that Sunday's fire killed 28-year-old Delma Walpool. Shreveport Fire Department says much of the house was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Firefighters searched for victims and as... more »

• Family of 8 Lucky to be Alive Play Video

  January 16, 2012 12:03 AM

  A family of eight is lucky to be alive after flames destroyed their home. The fire broke out Sunday morning at a home along Highway Ten in Washington. Literally everything this family owns is gone. "I just felt like it was the end of time the way it... more »

• Fire Destroys Historic Club Play Video

  January 15, 2012 12:05 AM

  A piece of history went up in flames Saturday morning. Flames engulfed what was once a popular nightclub on Pershing Street in New Iberia. Luckily, no injuries to report and the building hasn't been occupied in years. "Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Tina Turner, Ike and Tina. Oh there... more »

• Iberia Parish President Elect Fires Employees Before Being Sworn into Office Play Video

  January 5, 2012 7:47 PM

  Some Iberia Parish Government employees are starting off the new year with a notice giving them only a few days to find a new job. New Iberia Parish President, Errol "Romo" Romero, hasn't even been sworn in yet, and he's already sent at least nine employees letters saying he'd no... more »

• Abbeville Police Honored for Heroic Rescue Play Video

  January 3, 2012 11:30 PM

  In Abbeville, a daring rescue by police officers on Christmas Eve was recognized by the Mayor and Council Members. Less than two weeks ago, a home on Charity Street caught fire. Abbeville Senior Patrol Officer Joshua J. Hebert said when they arrived on scene the back of the house... more »

• Milton Family Homeless After House Fire Play Video

  January 3, 2012 7:12 PM

  A Milton family is left homeless after a Tuesday morning fire destroyed their house. After smelling smoke from their air vents, the family called 911 for help. Investigators say by the time they arrived, the fire was out of control. It took two hours and four fire departments to put... more »

• Fire in Iberia could be blamed on heater in bedroom

  January 3, 2012 4:44 PM

  Another fire happened today, this one in Iberia Parish. The Fire Department received an emergency call around noon today. Crews arrived at a house in the 900 block of Providence Street. Ten men, two fire engines, and one emergency response vehicle came to the scene. Officials arrived to... more »

• Update: Fire destroys house in Carencro

  January 3, 2012 2:10 PM

  An early morning house fire in Carencro destroyed a home. Lafayette, Carencro, Scott, Cankton, and Prairie Fire Departments responded to 1113 Rue Des Etoiles. On arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the house. Firefighters entered the home trying to local the fire. Upon reaching the upstairs, firefighters found the... more »

• Delcambre Family Loses Everything in House Fire Play Video

  December 28, 2011 7:35 PM

  A Delcambre family wakes up to find their house in flames. It happened Wednesday morning off Highway 89. The family says they've lost everything. Craig Sherman said, "it's devastating." Sherman got a phone call from a neighbor saying his son's trailer was on fire. Sherman feared his family... more »

• Sonic Employees Help Coworker Who Lost Everything in Fire Play Video

  December 20, 2011 6:49 PM

  A house fire leaves one Opelousas woman without anything, let alone Christmas presents for her three children. Her co-workers at Sonic teamed up to play Santa this holiday season. Crystal Rue said, "it started from a heater and the car caught on fire and it went on from there."... more »

• Late Night Fire in Scott

  December 20, 2011 5:58 AM

  A home sustains major damage in Scott after a fire. The flames broke out around ten o'clock Monday night in the 100 block of Tressie Street. Flames consumed the porch and outdoor kitchen area of the structure, which sustained substantial damage. Fire units from Duson and Judice assisted... more »

• Firefighters Make Special Rescue Play Video

  December 5, 2011 1:00 AM

  This time of year stories like a house fire might seem especially heart-breaking, but this story in Carencro has a happy ending. In all, crews from five different departments were called in to fight the fire. Flames taking just a matter of minutes to destroy a place, the Davis... more »

• Stove Fire Destroys Family's Home

  December 1, 2011 11:13 PM

  A Lafayette family lost almost everything in a house fire Thursday morning. Lafayette Fire Department said the cause was a gas burning stove, which the family was using to heat the home. "I just saw some flame that was coming up so I got up to go see what... more »

• Fire Destroys Home on Thanksgiving Day

  November 24, 2011 9:46 PM

  A major fire destroys a Lafayette home on Thanksgiving Day. Around 7 o'clock Thursday evening, the Lafayette Fire Department responded to a blaze in the twenty-five hundred block of Ambassador Caffery behind Everybody Rides. The mobile home was fully engulfed when crews arrived, and the fire did cause damage... more »

• Fire in Jennings; Spread by Winds Play Video

  November 17, 2011 8:52 AM

  Heavy winds help spread a monster blaze in Jennings. The structure on fire is an abandoned two story home located on Highway 26 and Alice Street. The fire started at the home and spread to a snow cone stand then to several other homes and surrounding trees.. Fire crews were... more »

• Fire Destroys Iconic Building, Possible Arson Play Video

  November 9, 2011 7:28 PM

  Fire destroyed three businesses in Kaplan, all in the same building at the corner of North Irving Avenue and West First Street. It burned until early Wednesday morning, after igniting around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Authorities are investigating the fire as a possible arson. "It was heart wrenching, it really... more »

• 2 dead in St. James Parish fire

  October 21, 2011 8:29 AM

  CONVENT, La. (AP) - Officials say two people have died in an apartment fire in Convent. The fire started around 4 a.m. Friday on Rev. Thomas Scott Street off La. Highway 44. State Fire Marshal Butch Browning tells WWL TV at least two people died in the fire, and the... more »

• Early Morning Fire Erupts in Abbeville

  September 19, 2011 8:54 AM

  In Vermillion Parish, the Abbeville Fire Department responded to a house fire early this morning. Around 1:30 A.M., there were reports of heavy smoke coming from a house in the 1800 block of Wabash. Upon arrival, crews saw that the back of the home had erupted in flames.... more »

• Smoke From New Orleans Marsh Fires Makes Its Way to Acadiana Play Video

  September 1, 2011 12:01 AM

  Smoke from those marsh fires in New Orleans has made its way to Acadiana. Wednesday night's sunset cast a hazy, pink glow over much of the area. "It's just a thick haze, almost choking, the smell is out of control," said Jamie Boudreaux of Lafayette. The haze was... more »

• Mystery Smoke, Smell in Iberia Parish Play Video

  August 29, 2011 11:28 PM

  A smoke problem in Iberia Parish could be related to the New Orleans' marsh fires. Dozens of people reported smokey skies and a strong odor in the air Monday morning. But the origin of the smoke has yet to be pinpointed "About 10 o'clock I saw smoke all over... more »

• One Dead in Fire

  August 20, 2011 3:01 PM

  At 7:21 this morning, Lafayette and Carencro fire officials were called out to 224 Printemps Road on Carencro to investigate a fire at Thunder Ridge Farms. Upon arrival, Lafayette Sheriff deputies were on the scene. Sheriff officials were originally called out to a medical emergency situation. When deputies arrived, they... more »

• Woman dies in fire at her Loranger home

  August 12, 2011 9:59 AM

  LORANGER, La. (AP) - Officials say a 57-year-old woman was killed when she couldn't escape from a fire at her Loranger home. The State Fire Marshal's Office says the Loranger Fire Department responded to reports of a fire on La. Highway 40 about 1:15 p.m. Thursday. Officials say firefighters went... more »

• The Grand 16 Re-Opens

  August 7, 2011 11:29 PM

  The Grand 16 Movie Theater is back open again, but it was a different story early Sunday afternoon. The theater was evacuated Sunday afternoon after a fire alarm malfunction. The Lafayette Fire Department as well as technicians came out to fix the problem.. Customers who were incovenienced were... more »

• Fire Burns Two Houses in Youngsville Play Video

  July 14, 2011 11:50 PM

  A house fire in Youngsville affects two homes in the 100 block of Cleopatra Lane. Firefighters said the fire broke out around 8:00 p.m. Thursday night and smoke could be seen for miles. Homeowner Justin Sizemore said he was sitting in his living room watching television, when he noticed... more »

• Major Fire Rips Through Landry's Seafood & Steakhouse Play Video

  July 10, 2011 11:30 PM

  In Iberia Parish, a well known seafood and steakhouse went up in flames Sunday morning. It's still unknown what caused the fire at Landry's Seafood in Jeanerette. The fire started around one o'clock and several fire departments were on scene until 6:30 Sunday morning extinguishing the flames. "It's... more »

• Major Fire Rips Through Landry's Seafood & Steakhouse

  July 10, 2011 4:14 PM

  Just after one o'clock Sunday morning, a major fire riped through Landry's Seafood and Steakhouse in Jeanerette. The restaurant suffered major damage in the kitchen area, and severe water and smoke damage throughout the rest of the building. Nobody was inside at the time of the fire. KATC'S Chris... more »

• Investigation continues in deadly River Ranch fire Play Video

  July 4, 2011 6:16 PM

  Monday morning, firefighters were still investigating a deadly fire that happened in Lafayette's River Ranch on Roswell Crossing off Settler's Trace and Biltmore Way. One woman died in the residence. Next door, Hansel Huval is out washing the soot off his front porch. "The front of the house was... more »

• Blaze Destroys Historic Building Play Video

  June 21, 2011 6:51 PM

  Flames, smoke, and water ripped through the historic 100 year old Aurora Masonic Lodge building which also houses the Louisiana Medical Supply Company in New Iberia. "All I could see was smoke then, there were no flames protruding from the building, but then it didn't take long for the... more »

• Blaze Destroys Historical Building

  June 21, 2011 7:12 AM

  The Iberia Parish Fire Department is working to extinguish a blaze in the 200 block of Main Street in Historical Downtown New Iberia. The blaze broke out around 11:00 Monday night at the Aurora Masonic Lodge which also houses the Louisiana Medical Supply Company. Officials wouldn't allow our crew... more »

• Campus Edge Fire

  June 19, 2011 1:09 PM

  The Lafayette Fire Department is investigating a fire in the 1400 Block of North Bertrand Drive. The fire broke out around 11:30 Sunday morning at Campus Edge Apartments. Witnesses say they saw lots of smoke and heard the fire alarm going off, and immediately called 911. Fire investigators... more »

• Fire heavily damages Shreveport apartments

  June 17, 2011 9:48 AM

  SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - A two-alarm fire heavily damaged a west Shreveport apartment building that was home to eight families. Shreveport Fire Department spokesman Fred Sanders said the Thursday afternoon fire spread quickly because the apartments shared a common attic and did not have fire-stops between units. No injuries were... more »

• Multi-Chem Claims Center Busy on First Day Play Video

  June 16, 2011 12:02 AM

  Many people are already out hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars as a result of the Multi-Chem explosion on Tuesday. Now those people are turning to the company for help. KATC was at the Multi-Chem claims center Wednesday afternoon as the reimbursement process began. Whether it's the little things... more »

• 10 pm Update: Multi-Chem Comments on New Iberia Explosion Play Video

  June 15, 2011 12:17 AM

  Multi-Chem representatives arrived in New Iberia Tuesday night to assess the situation at their facility in New Iberia and begin investigating what caused the massive explosion. Multi-Chem also confirmed there were no injuries from this incident, saying all employees followed safety procedures and evacuated the plant quickly. However, the... more »

• Overnight House Fire in Scott

  June 5, 2011 12:45 PM

  Around 3:30 this morning the Scott fire department responded to a fire at 454 Roger Road in the Scott area. Upon arrival the structure was fully engulfed in flames. Shortly after arriving a portion of the home had collapsed. Fire crews were able to get the fire under control around... more »

• Eight Families Displaced After Apartments Go Up in Flames Play Video

  May 28, 2011 12:22 AM

  At least eight families are out of their homes as of Friday night. That's after a fire at an apartment complex in the five-thousand block of West Congress Street in Lafayette. Tenants that we spoke with are very shaken up, and they say they've never seen anything like this... more »

• Operation Save a Life Play Video

  May 22, 2011 12:13 AM

  Acadiana homes are a bit more safe after Saturday's Operation Save a Life event. Dozens of fire fighters partnered up with the Louisiana State Fire Marshall's Office, Home Depot, and KATC. The event was all about the number one fire alert system, smoke detectors. "We could have still... more »

• Early Morning Fire on Coteau Holmes Road in Iberia Parish

  May 5, 2011 8:39 AM

  Details on that fire we reported earlier this morning on GMA, it happened in the 3000 block of Coteau Holmes Road. According to emergency officials a Mobile home an two campers caught fire and one person was transported to a local hospital. We will have more information later in the... more »

• Church Rebuilding Groundbreaking Play Video

  April 18, 2011 12:07 AM

  It's been one year since flames destroyed Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Lafayette, and Sunday, the congregation embarked on a new beginning. With the turn of soil, parishioners are gearing up for the rebuilding of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. This marking one year since... more »

• No Injuries in Lafayette House Fire

  April 17, 2011 6:49 PM

  No one is hurt in a Sunday afternoon house fire in Lafayette. The flames broke out around 12:30 in the 100-block of Orleans Street. It took firefighters about 15 minutes to contain the blaze. Investigators say a pot left unattended on the kitchen stove sparked the fire. The... more »

• Ex-Gueydan Fire Chief Sentenced in Child Porn Case

  April 16, 2011 3:19 PM

  LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The former fire chief for the town of Gueydan has been sentenced in federal court for attempting to receive child pornography. U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley said Friday that U.S. District Judge Rebecca Doherty sentenced 43-year-old Lindsey Troy LeBlanc to 63 months in prison for his... more »

• Amelia Fire Update

  April 11, 2011 12:18 AM

  Winds gave firefighters a hard time putting out a fire in Saint Mary Parish Sunday. Flames broke out Sunday afternoon at an office building on South Degravelle Road in Amelia. The building houses "Diamond Services"---an oilfield service company. No reports of injuries, but the building is reportedly a... more »

• Major Fire Sends Two to Hospital Including a Fire Fighter Play Video

  March 27, 2011 11:52 PM

  A major fire in Abbeville sent two people to the hospital including a firefighter, but not before he was able to make a dramatic rescue. "There was so much smoke and flames" Justin Roy was on his way back home when he noticed smoke billowing over Robie Circle just... more »

• Kaplan House Fire Play Video

  March 27, 2011 12:10 AM

  The Kaplan Fire Department is investigating a fire that broke out Saturday morning. It started at around one am at West 10th and North Wilson Avenue. The structure was an abandoned building and no one was hurt. It's unclear what caused the fire. more »

• Fire Alarm on Rex Street was a False Alarm

  March 22, 2011 7:19 AM

  KATC has been in contact with the UL Lafayette police department and the fire alarm on the 100 block of Rex Street was a false alarm. Students are being allowed back into the building at this time. ------------------------------------------- Lafayette law and fire officials are on the scene of... more »

• Church Fire Wedding Play Video

  March 11, 2011 12:23 AM

  It's been nearly two months since flames destroyed Immaculate Conception Church in Washington, and for many it was a special place. Including future newlyweds and as KATC'S Chris Welty found out for one couple that tied the knot this past Saturday, the journey was not so easy. High school... more »

• Fire Destroys Camper

  March 10, 2011 7:25 PM

  Fire destroyed a camper at 803 MLK Jr. Drive in Lafayette. Fire investigator Alton Trahan says nobody was home when firefighters responded at 3:15 p.m. One person was injured - a neighbor hurt his hands while breaking a window checking to see if anyone was inside. He has minor... more »

• Right Now: Fire Just Off Parade Route in Lafayette

  March 8, 2011 3:53 PM

  Right now: Fire in 200 block of Chestnut Street in Lafayette. According to witnesses, no one was home and there are no injuries. It's happening near the beginning of the parade route. Thanks to our viewer Robert Dominque for the photo! more »

• Commercial Fire in Lafayette Play Video

  February 25, 2011 6:04 AM

  Fire and law officials are on the scene of a commercial fire in Lafayette. It happened just before 3:00 am in the 400 block of Southwest Evangeline Thruway. We have received reports that traffic is backed up and moving extremely slow. We'll have more details on this fire as they... more »

• Family of Eight Looses Home in Fire Play Video

  February 14, 2011 7:42 PM

  A Lafayette father saves his five children with the help of his teenage nephew, after their house goes up in flames. It happened early Monday morning on Champagne Street in Lafayette. Melvin Davis said, "it's hard, where do we go from here. We don't have nothing, the kids don't have... more »

• Rebuilding Begins for Historic Church Lost in Fire Play Video

  February 10, 2011 11:41 PM

  The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington is moving forward, after the historic church burnt to the ground on January 14th. The exact cause of the fire hasn't been determined yet, but Father Albert Nunez said he believes the fire started from an old gas-powered heater in the attic. ... more »

• Abbeville Mothers Loses Husband and Home Play Video

  February 10, 2011 8:33 PM

  On January 14th an electrical fire claimed Debbie Loignon's Abbeville home and just days later her husband, Joseph Loignon died from heart complications. Loignon and her family are now living with a relative, and her husband's body is still at the Vermilion Parish Morgue. She says after the fire destroyed... more »

• Fire Rips Through Trailer Play Video

  February 6, 2011 12:08 AM

  In Iberia parish a family is trying to salvage what they can after a fire destroyed their home. The blaze broke out around 2 o'clock this afternoon in the 300-block of Bayside Drive in Jeanerette. There were five people inside the mobile home when the fire started. No... more »

• Camper Fire Kills Evangeline Man Play Video

  February 4, 2011 7:53 PM

  In Acadia Parish, firefighters are investigating a camper fire that claimed 66 year old Nathan Whiddon's life. He died Thursday evening in Evangeline. Detectives have not confirmed his cause of death; however they do believe a space heater played a role. "Due to the point of origin of where the... more »

• Jennings Man Dead After Trailer Fire

  February 4, 2011 11:10 AM

  A Jennings man is dead this morning following a trailer fire last night in Acadia Parish. Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon says that Thursday evening deputies responded to a report of a camper on fire on Hackberry Lane near Jennings. According to Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon, deputies... more »

• Fatal Fire in Acadia Parish

  February 3, 2011 11:48 PM

  The Acadia Parish Fire District # 3 was dispatched tonight at 7:32pm, to 145 Hackberry Lane in Evangeline Louisiana. When the fire crews arrived minutes later, they discovered a mobile home fully involved in flames. They quickly controlled the blaze in approximately 15 minutes. Firefighters searched and discovered the body... more »

• Man, woman accused of setting fire at Lutcher High

  January 25, 2011 8:19 PM

  LUTCHER, La. (AP) - A 21-year-old man an 18-year-old woman are in jail tonight, accused of setting fire to the Lutcher High School football stadium. The stadium burned November 15th. St. James Parish Sheriff Willy Martin tells WAFB-TV that Adam Lambert faces a charge of arson while Lindsey Matherne was... more »

• New Orleans Warehouse Fire Final Victim Named

  January 21, 2011 1:17 PM

  A Minnesota man planning a quick stop in New Orleans before returning home for the Christmas holidays has been identified as the final victim of a warehouse fire that killed eight people. Anthonie Zaleta, of Waseca, Minn., died in a Dec. 28 fire that swept through an abandoned warehouse where... more »

• Houma Church Charred Remains Lead to New Revelations

  January 19, 2011 3:08 PM

  HOUMA, La. (AP) - Recovery of the St. Matthew's Episcopal Church bell recently prior to the toppling of the burned sanctuary's charred remains led to new revelations about the church's history. The Bell from St. Matthew's Episcopal Church was recovered from the rubble of the church. The bell came from... more »

• Bishop Michael Jarrell on Washington Church Fire Play Video

  January 14, 2011 1:08 PM

  The present church (Immaculate Conception) was built in 1853 and was originally used as a chapel. It has been changed and enlarged considerably over time, making it one of the oldest church buildings in use in the Diocese of Lafayette. The church became its own parish in 1854. Information... more »

• Update: Church Fire in Washington Play Video

  January 14, 2011 12:53 PM

  Church Fire Update: The fire chief says it appears the fire at the Immaculate Conception Church started from the heating system. Churchgoers say they've been having problems with the heater since this weekend. They started smelling smoke during the 6:00 am service; they noticed flames coming from the attic at... more »

• Church Fire in Washington

  January 14, 2011 11:18 AM

  Firefighters in Washington are battling a fire at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church right now. KATC has a crew en route and will have more throughout the day on katc.com. Send your pictures to news@katctv.com. more »

• Fatal House Fire in Crowley

  January 9, 2011 4:40 PM

  State Fire Marshal H. "Butch" Browning announced today that a Crowley man died in his home as the result of a fire. The Crowley Fire Department was dispatched at 2:59am to 1815 James Street. Firefighters entered the burning building and found the body of Bryan Alcock (Dob. 3-29-1966). He... more »

• Update: Scott Apartment Fire

  January 6, 2011 2:18 PM

  The Scott Fire Department is investigating an apartment fire that broke out just before nine this morning. It happened at 106 D Berlin. Firefighters tell us "several different points of orgin were observed" by firefighters, so the Lafayette Fire Department Arson Investigators were contacted. The appartment was occupied by Quanavius... more »

• Cause of Early Morning Lafayette Fire Unknown

  January 2, 2011 3:05 PM

  From the Lafayette Fire Department: At 5:21 this morning, Lafayette Fire Department responded to 320 South Pierce Street to a reported structure fire. When firefighters arrived, heavy flames were coming from the back of the house. Firefighters battled the blaze for approximately thirty minutes. The early morning fire caused heavy... more »

• UPDATE: Coroner IDs 4 New Orleans Warehouse Fire Victims

  December 31, 2010 4:44 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Identities of four of the eight young people who died when the abandoned warehouse they used for shelter went up in flames were released Friday by New Orleans' coroner. Jonathan Guerrero, 20, from Texas; Melissa Martinez, 17, from Scotts Valley, Calif.; Jeffrey Geerts, 22, from Abbotsford,... more »

• Warehouse where 8 died was set for demolition

  December 29, 2010 8:25 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The abandoned New Orleans warehouse where eight homeless squatters died in a fire was on a list of properties slated for demolition, a city official said Wednesday. Jeff Hebert, the city's director of blight policy, said the city had tried since 2007 to get the property... more »

• 8 Killed in Fire in Abandoned New Orleans Building

  December 28, 2010 7:48 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A blaze in an abandoned building in New Orleans has killed 8 people. New Orleans Fire Department spokesman Greg Davis confirmed the toll early Tuesday. Fire Chief Charles Parent tells WWL-TV that survivors say the fire started when people burned wood in a barrel to stay... more »

• Heater Safety Play Video

  December 26, 2010 11:26 PM

  How are you staying warm? If you're using a space heater, KATC'S Mike Magnoli has some safety tips for you. Space heaters are among the top three causes for fires in America, and you need to be careful. "The guys up north don't think it gets cold down here... more »

• Slidell Man Dies in Late Night Fire

  December 24, 2010 11:46 AM

  Baton Rouge LA: State Fire Marshal H. "Butch" Browning announced this morning, that a Slidell man has died in his home as the result of a smoldering fire that is believed to be accidental in nature. On December 23, 2010, St. Tammany Parish Fire District #1 was dispatched to... more »

• House fire takes the life of one person

  December 23, 2010 6:40 AM

  In St. Landry Parish a fire claims a life over night. The incident happened in the 800 block of Burr Street in Opelousas. more »

• House Fire Shuts Down Part of Evangeline Thruway

  December 20, 2010 3:20 AM

  Around 1:00 Monday morning, officials with the Lafayette Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire in the 400 block of Greig Street. The fire forced the partial shut down of The Evangeline Thruway northbound from East Simcoe Street to Mud Avenue. Officials with the Lafayette Fire Department... more »

• Rice Mill on fire in Crowley

  December 17, 2010 6:42 AM

  Happening right now in Acadia Parish, Crowley law and fire officials are on the scene of a early morning blaze. According to sheriff's officials the LA Rice Mill on West Mill Street is on fire. Firefighters are battling the blaze and we'll have more on both incidents throughout the... more »

• Early morning fire in Lafayette

  December 15, 2010 7:12 AM

  Fire crews were called to an apartment fire early this morning on the 900 block of Lamar Street in Lafayette. The fire broke out around 1:30am. There are no injuries to report. more »

• Lafayette Store Destroyed By Fire Play Video

  December 14, 2010 11:55 PM

  Firefighters are investigating a massive fire that destroyed a Lafayette business in the 900 block of Cameron Street Tuesday night. The clothing store "Logo Wear" was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived on scene at 7:00 p.m. The fire was put out within two hours. One firefighter was hospitalized... more »

• House fire kills man, injures his mother

  December 8, 2010 9:57 PM

  ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) - State Fire Marshal Butch Browning says a house fire near Alexandria killed a 58-year-old man and seriously injured his 93-year-old mother. Browning tells The Town Talk that Michael Normand and Ruth Normand were trapped in their blazing house Tuesday night. He said deputies got Ruth Normand... more »