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Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Live Wire | Lafayette Louisiana News
A house fire erupted in Jeanerette around 4 AM on Mills Street, with flames already devouring a quarter of the structure and a live downed power line adding deadly danger. Firefighters battled the blaze amid rain and electrical hazards, calling in Cleco for immediate assistance. Miraculously, only one minor injury was reported—no firefighters were hurt. Despite the chaos, crews managed to contain the fire with grit and skill, underscoring the daily risks first responders face. The family now faces an emotional and financial setback, but their safety—and the responders’—is the silver lining in…
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