Electrical failure sparks attic fire in Lafayette residence

Electrical failure sparks attic fire in Lafayette residence

A house in Lafayette caught fire in the attic due to an electrical failure, causing heavy damage to the roof and moderate water damage to the interior, but the fire was contained within 10 minutes and no one was injured.

Lafayette house fire caused by electrical failure damages attic and roof

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — A house fire reported by a 911 caller was caused by an electrical failure, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. Firefighters said it happened on Charles Drive, which is in a neighborhood not far from…

Electrical failure cause of Charles Drive fire

Firefighters responded to a house fire Friday morning in the 100 block of Charles Drive in Lafayette.At 11:19 a.m., the occupant of the home called 911 to report smoke coming from his home. Multiple fire trucks responded to the emergency call.When firefighters arrived on the scene, smoke and flames were coming from the roof of the dwelling. Emergency crews entered the attic of the structure to extinguish the fire, according to a spokesperson for…