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Lighter Sparks Fire, Kids Escape | Lafayette Louisiana News
Another fire erupts in Lafayette, sparked by a child playing with a lighter—this time on Crawford Street just after 9 PM. Flames raced from a mattress, but thanks to quick action, a grandmother and her four grandchildren escaped unharmed. It’s the second such incident in under a month, echoing a dangerous trend: kids’ curiosity meets hazardous items. Firefighters rushed to contain the blaze spreading down a hallway, while officials are sounding the alarm—keep lighters locked away. A sobering reminder that prevention saves lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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