Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 100 block of South Orange Street on Saturday, March 1, around 12:30 a.m. A neighbor called 911 to

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LAFAYETTE, La. — One man and one dog died due to a house fire early Saturday morning. Just before 12:30 a.m., Lafayette Fire Department was called to the 100 block of South Orange Street, where a house was on fire. Upon arrival, responders found heavy smoke coming from the home.

A devastating house fire in Lafayette claimed a life, left a woman critically injured, and took the life of a beloved pet.

The were taken to a local hospital. The man, 44-year-old Ronald J. Williams, died from his injuries. The 52-year-old woman remains in the hospital in critical condition, authorities said. The occupants’ dog also died in the fire. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire within 10 minutes. The dwelling sustained heavy fire damage.