Fire at King Buffet in Lafayette Caused by Discarded Cigarette; Ruled an Accident

Lafayette firefighters respond to commercial fire on Bertrand Drive

Lafayette firefighters were on the scene Monday afternoon of a commercial fire at King Buffet, 541 Bertrand Drive.

Fire sparks at King Buffet in Lafayette, prompting evacuation; no injuries reported

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Firefighters in Lafayette responded to a fire at a restaurant. Officials said it happened at King Buffet on Bertrand Drive near West Congress Street just before 2:30 p.m. Smoke was reported coming from the building,…

Fire at King Buffet in Lafayette caused by discarded cigarette; ruled an accident

UPDATE, 9:43 P.M.: Fire officials determined that an improperly discarded cigarette ignited combustible material in one of the columns at the restaurant. Officials found several cigarette butts in the area. The other columns were examined for signs of improperly discarded cigarettes. Officials confirmed that it is a common practice by patrons entering the restaurant to place their smoldering cigarettes on the edge of the columns. The cause of th…

UPDATE: Restaurant fire started with a cigarette

A popular buffet restaurant is closed for repairs now after a fire burned its facade Monday; firefighters say the blaze started with a cigarette.

Improperly Snuffed Cigarette Leads to Fire on Jackpine Way

Fort McMurray — A late-night fire over the weekend is prompting a renewed warning from fire officials about the dangers of improperly discarded smoking materials. Just after midnight on July 19, Fort McMurray firefighters responded to a mobile home on Jackpine Way. When they arrived, they found a resident attempting to extinguish a fire that had broken out on the deck. Crews quickly brought the blaze under control, and damage was contained to th…

Officials Identify Cause of King Buffet Fire in Lafayette Near Rouses

Officials say a discarded cigarette started the fire that closed King Buffet on Bertrand Drive. No injuries were reported. Continue reading…