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Gonzales office of Gautier Amedee struck by lightning; GFD says firm will be out of office 'for a while'

21 minutes 58 seconds ago Tuesday, September 15 2026 Sep 15, 2026 September 15, 2026 9:02 AM September 15, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

GONZALES — The Gonzales office of Gautier Amedee Injury Lawyers was struck by lightning Monday evening, causing an attic fire that firefighters quickly put out. 

Gonzales Fire officials learned about the strike around 6 p.m. and quickly responded to the South Burnside Avenue office. Within 30 minutes, the fire was contained. 

The damage was limited to the attic, with minor smoke and water damage throughout the entire building. Despite the relatively minor damage, Gonzales Fire Chief Preston Landry said Tuesday that the law firm would not be in the building "for a while" as repairs are made. 

Landry added that two firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation following the fire. 

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