KATC has received an update on the fire that occurred earlier. At 4:20 Thursday afternoon, Lafayette Fire Department responded to a three alarm fire at 120 E. Third Street, intersection of N. Chestnut and Third, to a reported building fire. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke and flames were coming from the rear of the building. The flames quickly spread to the attic and roof area of the large vacant building. The fire took approximately one hour to extinguish utilizing thirty firefighters from Lafayette and fifteen from Scott and Carencro Volunteer Departments. Heat exhaustion was a major concern with the high temperatures. No one sustained any injuries.
The building was the old office for Koury and Abraham Law Firm. The building is currently owned by Louisiana DOTD. It has been vacant for several months. The fire caused considerable damage to the building.
Fire investigator determined that the fire originated on the exterior. The fire was intentionally set.
Lafayette Fire Department arson investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers.