According to Fire Chief Robert Benoit, multiple fire units were dispatched to the scene after receiving multiple calls reporting that the building was on fire.
The first unit arrived on the scene within six minutes of the dispatch and found a one-story brick structure with heavy smoke coming from multiple sides of the house.
In the heart of South Louisiana, the aroma of seafood is often a sign of a good meal, but beware – that fishy smell in your home might be a warning of serious danger.