UPDATE: The Lafayette Fire Department responded to Lafayette Jockey Lot, 3011 NW Evangeline Thruway at 7:16 a.m. this morning.
The call was received through 911 indicating smoke coming from one of the metal buildings. When firefighters arrived on scene, the fire was contained to one of the large metal buildings on the complex. Emergency crews accessed the structure and began extinguishing operations. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. The building sustained major fire damage.
The business was not occupied when the fire occurred. The utilities were temporarily disconnected until electricians could isolate the damaged area. Power was eventually restored to the business in buildings not damaged by the fire.
Fire investigators are continuing to examine the scene to determined the origin and cause of the fire. Additional details will be released once they become available.
Here's our original story:
A Lafayette flea market sustained damage following a Thursday morning fire.
According to Alton Trahan, spokesperson for the Lafayette Fire Department, the department received a call at 7:18 am about smoke coming from one of the buildings at the Jockey Lot Flea Market.
The fire damaged a large section of the complex. It remains under investigation.
