A Harvey woman and three children escaped injury when their house caught fire early Monday in the Woodmere subdivision. The homeowner reported the incident in the 3800 block of Morriswood Drive shortly after 5:30 a.m., according to Deputy Chief David Romano of the Marrero-Estelle Volunteer Fire Department.
The family escaped the blaze unhurt, Romano said, adding the incident remains under investigation. It appears to have originated from an electrical outlet outside the single-story house and spread into the interior attic, Romano said.
When firefighters arrived, the attic was fully involved, he said. It took 13 firefighters about 20 minutes to bring the blaze under control. Additional volunteers from Marrero-Harvey and Marrero-Ragusa departments also responded to assist.
About $100,000 in damage was caused, Romano said.