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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 said.

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According to fire officials, they responded to a call around 2:20 a.m. this morning about smoke coming from the restaurant located at 317 E Jefferson St.

Fire crews initiated a search and reported three lives were lost in the fire, officials said.

At this moment the incident is still under investigation. We will update as more information is released.

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