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Weather Alert

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and
southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

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Lafayette vacant house destroyed by fire; neighbors say homeless people stayed there

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Vacant House in 500 Block of Lafayette Street in Lafayette - 1/4/25

Vacant House in 500 Block of Lafayette Street in Lafayette on January 4, 2025 (SOURCE: Lafayette Fire Department)

LAFAYETTE, La. — Lafayette firefighters responded to a vacant house fire in the 500 block of Lafayette Street on Saturday, January 4, around 10:45 a.m.

The small wood-framed dwelling was fully engulfed in flames as first responders arrived.

Firefighters brought the fire under control in 15 minutes. However, the dwelling sustained heavy fire damage.

The dwelling was abandoned. There were no utilities supplied to the home.

Neighbors informed firefighters two homeless individuals were recently staying in the home.

Fire investigators continue to examine the dwelling to determine what caused the fire.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Lafayette Fire Department at 337-291-8716.

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