The cause fire accident is listed as ‘unattended candle” according to Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) who responded to the call at the corner of Monet Dr. on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 4:10 p.m.
No injuries were reported, resident exited the home safely.
The BRPD contained the fire to keep it from spreading to the other units which did sustain smoke and water damage. The unit directly below also sustained water damage.
Contents lost in the fire estimates $150,000 with a total lost of $500,000.
The Red Cross has been contacted to assist the displaced residents until further notice.