Opelousas Fire Results in Three Fatalities at Fat Belly's Diner

Three people are dead after late-night fire in Opelousas restaurant

Three people died after a fire broke out in an Opelousas restaurant early Saturday morning, according to authorities.The fire started about 2:30 a.m. Saturday at Fat Belly's Diner, at 317 E. Jefferson St. in Opelousas, according to Opelousas Fire Chief Bryan Chavis.

Opelousas fire results in three fatalities at Fat Belly's Diner

UPDATE, 3 p.m.: According to the State Fire Marshall, the fire claimed the lives of 48-year-old restaurant owner, his 33-year-old girlfriend and her 9-year-old daughter who were living in a residential area connected to the Fat Belly's Diner. The origin and cause of the fire is still under investigation. ORGINAL STORY: OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- Three people died following a fire that broke out at the Fat Belly's Diner in Opelousas, firefighters s…

3 dead after overnight Opelousas restaurant fire; cause still under investigation

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — Three people are dead after an overnight fire at an Opelousas restaurant, according to the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal. Officials did not release names but said the victims were the 48-year-old owner, his…

Three people dead after fire at Fat Belly's Diner in Opelousas

UPDATE: The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal confirmed further details on the fire at Fat Belly's Diner in Opelousas Saturday morning.According to LAOSFM, the 48-year-old restaurant owneridentified as Jermain Doucet by OFDhis 33-year-old girlfriend and her 9-year-old daughter all died in the fire. The fire marshal's office said all three individuals were living in a residential area connected to the business.SFM investigators are currently…