Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire that took place in the 1000 block of North Pierce Street. Around 6:57 a.m. firefighters arrived on scene within 4 minutes to a single family home with flames coming from the doors and windows. Neighbors of the burning home informed authorities that the owner had escaped the fire and was safe at a neighbors home. Emergency crews entered the home to combat the fire. After fifteen minutes of suppression activities, the fire was extinguished. The home sustained heavy fire damage. Firefighters searched the home for the owner’s pets, but unfortunately, her two cats did not survive the fire elements. The 94-year-old female homeowner was watching television when the fire broke out.