Sunday, September 13, 2026Lafayette & Acadiana · Updated hourlyVol. I · No. 93
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Two children trapped in Lafayette fire at Himbola Manor apartments

A fire broke out at Himbola Manor apartments located at 804 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Lafayette this evening, with two children reported trapped inside. Fire officials have not yet released details about injuries, the cause of the fire, or the extent of property damage.

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