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• Suspended Teacher is Fighting for His Job Play Video

  April 18, 2013 10:22 PM

  A Carencro High teacher is screaming retaliation. He says he was suspended from his job after speaking out about violence inside the classroom. Thursday morning, Jamal Taylor was escorted from the campus and now, his job is up in the air. Taylor has a stack of paperwork documenting... more »

• Crowley Could End Fire Protection Services Outside City-Limits

  April 12, 2013 6:45 PM

  The City-of-Crowley could cut off fire protection services for areas outside of city limits. Tuesday, the Crowley City Council said it's frustrated the Acadia Parish Police Jury hasn't finalized a contract. If a deal isn't reached, Crowley will stop providing fire protection by June first. For more than... more »

• House Fire on Helen Street

  March 26, 2013 5:45 AM

  Lafayette fire and emergency officials were called to a house fire at 11:22 p.m. Monday night. Upon arrival to the house, at 223 Helen Street, heavy flames were coming from the rear of the structure. The Lafayette firefighters put the fire out within fifteen minutes of arriving. The house sustained... more »

• Fire in the 2100 Block of South Fieldspan

  March 25, 2013 6:27 AM

  Lafayette fire and emergency officials are on the scene of a residential fire on the 2100 Block of S. Fieldspan Road. The fire was reported just after 5 a.m. Details are minimal, but there will be more information as it becomes available. more »

• Fire causes damage to St. Joseph's Academy

  March 18, 2013 9:03 AM

  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Baton Rouge firefighters believe an electrical malfunction in a meeting room sparked a fire at St. Joseph's Academy. Fire department spokesman Robert Combs tells The Advocate firefighters arrived at the school at 1:08 p.m. Saturday. Combs says fire damage was contained to the meeting room,... more »

• Fire Danger Across Portions of Louisiana

  March 7, 2013 8:48 AM

  State agriculture officials are warning that dry weather in southwest Louisiana is increasing the danger of wildfires. Calcasieu, Vernon, Allen, Jeff Davis and Acadia parishes are classes as in "very high" danger. Authorities say a "medium" danger exists in Beauregard Parish. Authorities explain conditions favor quick spreading of any fire... more »

• Houma church rebuilding after fire

  February 4, 2013 9:13 AM

  HOUMA, La. (AP) - Construction is expected to start soon on a new building at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church and School. The Courier reports the church's century-old sanctuary at Belanger and Barrow streets in downtown Houma was destroyed in a fire in 2011. Since then, parishioners have worshiped at Grace... more »

• Fireplace Fire 600 Block of North Mountauban

  December 12, 2012 5:24 AM

  Just before 9:30 Tuesday night Lafayette police and fire officials responded to a fireplace fire on the 600 block of North Mountauban. Firefighters extinguished the flames and heavy smoke coming from the fireplace stack within 30 minutes. The roof and attic around the fireplace stack were severely damaged, the inside... more »

• Washington Church Set to Open This December Play Video

  December 6, 2012 7:22 PM

  A new bell now sits a-top of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington. Nearly two years ago the more than 150 year old church burned to the ground. Since then, parishioners have held mass next door in their family center while the church is rebuilt. It's a delicate... more »

• Tibetan man sets self on fire in protest in China

  November 23, 2012 6:55 AM

  BEIJING (AP) - Chinese state media say a Tibetan man has died after setting himself on fire in northwest China's Qinghai province, as the wave of the fiery protests against Chinese rule show no sign of abating. The official Xinhua News Agency says Libong Tsering, 19, self-immolated in Tongren county... more »

• Black Elk Energy: "We remain focused on the victims" Play Video

  November 18, 2012 11:55 PM

  Search efforts are ramping up for the remaining missing worker of the oil platform fire Friday morning. Black Elk Energy released a statement Sunday night, saying it has now hired a total of three commercial dive boats and started a beach search with Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Department. The company... more »

• UPDATE: Body Found is Missing Worker from Platform Fire Play Video

  November 18, 2012 12:37 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Divers hired by the owner of an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico that caught fire recovered a body in the waters near the site Saturday evening, according to the U.S. Coast Guard and the rig's owner. Coast Guard spokesman Carlos Vega said late Saturday... more »

• Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Missing Workers After Platform Fire

  November 17, 2012 10:40 PM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Coast Guard on Saturday evening called off its search for two workers missing after an explosion and fire on an oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico a day earlier. Four others workers were badly burned in the blaze, which evoked memories of the deadly... more »

• Crowley House Fire Stakes Rd

  November 13, 2012 9:15 AM

  There was a major house fire in the 3200 block of Stakes road in Crowley. The owner of the home was just waking up when they smelled the smoke. Although the owners were home, no one was hurt. Acadia parish officials are still investigating the cause of the fire. more »

• Structure Fire on Coteau Rd. in Iberia Parish

  November 10, 2012 11:18 PM

  The Iberia Parish Fire District responded to a structure fire on Coteau Road, near Highway 88 in Iberia Parish. There are no reports of injuries at this time. The Fire District has not released any information on what might have started the fire. more »

• Investigators Suspect Fire is Politically Motivated Play Video

  November 8, 2012 10:48 PM

  A Leonville business burns to the ground; police say it could be arson and politically motivated. That fire happened early Wednesday morning. The flames broke out just hours after election results came in adding fuel to the fire that it was politically motivated. "It was completely down by... more »

• New Iberia House Fire

  October 29, 2012 3:49 AM

  There are reports of a structure on fire at the location of 5018 E Old Spanish Trl in New Iberia. There are no injuries known at this time. There will be more details when it becomes available. more »

• New Orleans Fire Department probes marsh fire

  October 10, 2012 6:41 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Firefighters are monitoring a marsh fire in a remote section of eastern New Orleans. Authorities say firefighters were dispatched to the area just before 2 p.m. Tuesday and found an uninhabited two-mile area burning west of Interstate 510 between the Intercoastal Waterway and Bayou Bienvenue. A... more »

• House Fire on Ambroise

  October 10, 2012 5:04 AM

  A fire began just after 2:30am at a house located at 99 Ambroise in Lafayette,La. There are no known injuries at this time. There is a crew en route to provide more details. more »

• Update: Residential Fire 100 Block of Theo Street

  October 8, 2012 7:03 AM

  A fire broke out just after 3am this morning at 100 Theo street. There was no one home at the time of the fire. Fire and law officials do not know the cause of the blaze. more »

• Pipeline fire in southeast Nigeria kills 20

  October 1, 2012 8:49 AM

  ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - A government spokesman says 20 people in southeast Nigeria died when a broken gasoline pipeline caught fire, burning alive those gathering the fuel. The fire happened in a remote village in Abia state, near Nigeria's oil-rich southern delta. Abia state government spokesman Ugochukwu Emezue said Monday... more »

• Fire damages abbey in St. Tammany

  September 26, 2012 9:56 AM

  ST. BENEDICT, La. (AP) - The state fire marshal say a fire broke out early Wednesday morning in the dormitory of the St. Joseph Abbey in St. Tammany Parish where 65 people were sleeping. Fire Marshal Butch Browning said one person suffered smoke inhalation. Otherwise, he said everyone safely evacuated... more »

• Family of Six Escapes House Fire, Loses Everything Play Video

  August 21, 2012 10:42 PM

  A Lawtell family of six escaped a house fire Sunday night with nothing but their lives. Denise Ned grew up in the home on Courville Lane and was now raising her four daughters and taking care of her 35-year-old brother there. The home and everything inside was a total loss.... more »

• Small fire sends smoke from Dubai's largest mall

  August 21, 2012 9:31 AM

  DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Officials in Dubai say a small blaze at one of the world's largest malls brought fire crews to the scene but was quickly brought under control. The emergency measures at the Dubai Mall on Tuesday were closely watched following upgraded planning around the Gulf... more »

• Superintendents Gain Control to Hire and Fire Play Video

  August 6, 2012 11:15 PM

  Governor Bobby Jindal's education reform is giving new power to superintendents across the state when it comes to hiring and firing faculty and staff. But school board members are voicing their concerns. St. Landry Parish Interim Superintendent Joseph Cassimere appointed a new principal last week at Eunice Elementary, without... more »

• Scott: 2 Arrested in Vehicle Fire

  July 29, 2012 2:41 PM

  On July 29, 2012 at 12:34 AM, Scott Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire located at 1312 Roper Drive, lot 106. Upon arrival at 12:38 AM, units observed a Chevrolet pickup truck fully involved in fire, next to a mobile home. The fire was quickly extinguished; the truck... more »

• Fire destroys Hubig's Pies factory in New Orleans

  July 27, 2012 8:39 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A five-alarm fire has destroyed a factory which had made hand-sized fried pies since 1922 and singed nearby houses, but nobody was injured. Fire Superintendent Charles Parent tells WWL-TV that the factory is a total loss but firefighters limited damage to nearby houses to their exteriors.... more »

• Afghan Officer Kills Three Americans

  July 22, 2012 2:21 PM

  An Afghan police officer opened fire at a training center in western Afghanistan on today, killing three Americans, a police official told CNN. The Afghan official, who declined to be named, said the three victims were most probably trainers at the West Zone Police Training Center in Herat province. The... more »

• Trailer Fire Update

  July 16, 2012 7:46 AM

  Luckily the trailer on Zin Zin Road in between Henderson and Breaux Bridge is abandoned and no one was inside when a fire broke out just after one o'clock Monday morning. Crews from the Henderson and Breaux Bridge Volunteer Fire Departments were on scene working to battle the blaze.... more »

• UPDATE: Team looking for Ohio train crash cause eyes rails

  July 12, 2012 7:00 AM

  COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Investigators say a train that partly derailed and exploded in Columbus, Ohio, was traveling below the speed limit before the crash, and its operators noticed no problems with the track as they approached the curve where it happened. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating what... more »

• Fire at abandoned New Orleans hotel closes I-10

  July 6, 2012 7:02 AM

  NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A fire on the top levels of an abandoned New Orleans hotel sent smoke blowing across Interstate 10. Police shut down the highway in both directions Thursday night as about 50 firefighters battled the fire at the old hotel, which has been slated for demolition. The... more »

• Stolen Copper Causes Apartment Fire

  June 28, 2012 7:15 AM

  Soldering copper caused a fire in Ile Des Cannes Apartment Complex late Wednesday night. A fire broke out around 9:45pm Wednesday, June 26, 2012, in the 100 block of Basin Dr. Heavy smoke was reported coming from the roof of the four-plex. There was little damage to the overall structure... more »

• Update: Structure Fire on Guidry Road

  June 22, 2012 6:54 AM

  There is a major house fire on Guidry Road in Henderson, off Grand Point Highway. Police and fire officials report the roof of the house has caved in, and they have deemed it a total loss. Fire officials have also said there was no one home at the time of... more »

• ULM shuffles classes after building fire

  June 14, 2012 10:18 AM

  MONROE, La. (AP) - The University of Louisiana at Monroe's George T. Walker Hall will be closed until at least early next year as a result of damage sustained from a Tuesday fire. The News-Star reports nobody was injured in the two-alarm fire that began in a first floor custodial... more »

• New Mexico: Firefighters Grounded

  June 10, 2012 8:03 PM

  Strong winds have grounded firefighting aircraft in southern New Mexico, where a 40-square-mile fire continues to burn. Crews are also fighting a 22-square-mile wildfire that's burning in Colorado about 15 miles west of Fort Collins. The blazes have forced hundreds from their homes and the evacuation of wolves from a... more »

• Tool Shop in Lafayette Burglarized and Burned Play Video

  June 6, 2012 6:42 PM

  Three fires broke out in Lafayette after three this morning. One in the 2400 block of Cameron Street, another in the 300 block of Mecca Drive, and the 700 block of University Avenue. There were no injuries and fire investigators say the fires aren't related, but police are considering the... more »

• 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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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 »