At 3:53 this morning, Lafayette, Carencro, Scott, Cankton, and Prairie Fire Departments responded to 1113 Rue Des Etoiles to a reported house fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the dwelling. Firefighters entered the dwelling attempting to locate the fire. They managed to reach the smoke-filled upstairs area at which time they discovered the fire was in the attic. While extinguishing the fire in the attic, the fire penetrated the roof unbeknownst to the interior attack crew. Exterior emergency crews sounded the alert to evacuate due to the fire engulfing the roof. Interior firefighting crews exited the dwelling just as the roof and ceiling began to collapse. All interior firefighters escaped without any injuries. Firefighters battled the blaze for approximately thirty minutes before getting it under control. The two-story dwelling, owned by Ms. Dawn Laviolette, was completely destroyed by the early morning blaze. Ms. Laviolette and her daughter where asleep when they were alerted by the sound of their smoke alarm. They noticed the upstairs was filled with smoke. They were able to get the pets out and called 911. Fire investigators are examining the scene and interviewing the occupants to determine the origin and cause of the fire. Preliminary results indicate that the fire originated in the attic of the dwelling. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Merry Christmas from our family to yours, the Carencro Vol. Fire Department.

CFD was alerted of a residential fire on Malapart Rd.  Upon arrival we found a rear bathroom of a mobile home on fire.  Fire was extinguished quickly.  Damage was limited to the bathroom of the residence.  Fire is currently under investigation.  CFD was assisted by Scott VFD and Lafayette FD.

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA 1049 PM CDT TUE OCT 18 2011 ...VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR WEDNESDAY... .STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS REDEVLOPING COMBINED WITH EXTREMELY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES WILL RESULT IN A HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR WEDNESDAY.

CFD was alerted to a vehicle fire on I49 South at MM8. Upon arrival the vehicle's engine compartment was on fire. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames.

CFD responded to a vehicle fire on I49 South near LA1252.  The vehicle was fully involved upon our arrival.  The fire was under control in about 5 minutes.

The Carencro Fire Department held it's Grand Opening of the new Station 31 on Thursday, May 26th.  We would like to thank all of you who attended this event as our turnout was great.  PIctured above is (L to R)  Carencro Fire Chief Oren Haydel, Mayor Glenn Brasseaux, Former Governor Kathleen Blanco, Asst. Chief Gerald Robin, and State Fire Marshal Butch Browning. 

Several members of our department travelled to Baton Rouge to represent the City of Carencro at the Firefighters Memorial Services.

Carencro VFD was called to assist Scott VFD with a multi alarm apartment fire located in Ille des Cannes complex.  This is the second fire at this building in as many days.  CFD assisted with manpower and water supply for the duration of this incident.  CFD returned to service at approximatey 0600.