Saturday, September 12, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 92
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Lafayette grandma, four grandchildren escape house fire

A Lafayette grandmother and her four grandchildren, ages 2 to 10, safely escaped a house fire that destroyed their home Wednesday night. The family lost nearly all their belongings and escaped with only the clothes on their backs, but the grandmother expressed gratitude that all family members are safe.

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