No injuries after Tuesday morning fire in LaGrange
No injuries have been reported by officials after an early Tuesday morning house fire in LaGrange.
The LaGrange Fire Department was dispatched on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 at 7:35 A.M. to 97 Addie Street, for a reported residential structure fire, where the caller stated flames were showing from the front of the residence.
The first arriving unit reported heavy fire conditions showing from the front of the residence upon arrival. Fire crews made an aggressive interior attack to limit damage to the remainder of the residence. The fire caused extensive damage to 2 rooms, and smoke and heat damage to the rest of the residence.
Witness statements reported that the home was occupied by 2 people and the time of the fire, both escaped without injuries. No working smoke detectors were found in the residence. The home had no power or gas service at the time of the incident.
The cause of the fire is being listed as undetermined after investigation. The property valued at $38,000 is declared a total loss.
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