LaGrange Fire Department respond to two house fires on Monday
LaGrange fire officials are investigating what led up to two separate house fires on Monday, May 9th, 2022.
The first fire occurred around 10:41 AM on Monday at 514 South Lee Street. Crews arrived on the scene and saw smoke coming from the structure and 911 operators advised there was an elderly person trapped inside the home.
Crews arrived on the scene, located the elderly victim and then extricated the victim from the residence. Two other residents escaped the fire with no injuries. The fire was extinguished at 11:01 a.m.
“Smoke alarms save lives, please check your smoke alarm for proper operation,” the department said in a press release issued on Tuesday.
The second fire occurred late Monday night around 9:42 P.M. in the area of 617 Arthur Street. The crews arrived on the scene and advised the structure was fully involved.
Crews arrived on the scene and contained the fire. The structure was reported to be vacant at the time of the fire. The property was valued at $31,400 and is now considered a total loss.
The cause of both fires is under investigation at this time.
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