Lafayette Mobile Home Damaged In Fire

Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze in a single-wide mobile home.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A small fire started in one room of a single-wide mobile home in Lafayette, Louisiana on Monday night, causing only minor damage. The Lafayette Fire Department, assisted by firefighters from Herndon and Fort Campbell, were able to quickly extinguish the blaze.

Why it matters

Mobile home fires can spread rapidly and pose a serious risk to residents, so the quick response and containment of this incident prevented more extensive damage and potential loss of life.

The details

According to Lafayette Fire Department Chief Bobby Chandler, the fire started in one room of the single-wide mobile home located near the intersection of White Street. Firefighters from Lafayette, Herndon, and Fort Campbell were able to quickly put out the flames, limiting the damage to the home.

  • The fire occurred on Monday night.

The players

Bobby Chandler

The Lafayette Fire Department Chief.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of fire safety in mobile homes and the effectiveness of a rapid emergency response in minimizing damage and potential loss of life.