(Updated) Fire causes heavy damage to unit at Brownell Homes

A fire Monday afternoon at Brownell Homes in Morgan City caused severe damage to one unit and also damaged some surrounding units, Morgan City Fire Chief Alvin Cockerham said.

Firefighters responded at 12:46 p.m. Monday to a fire in some housing units at Brownell Homes in the 100 block of Mallard Street in Morgan City.

Upon arrival, firefighters saw fire and heavy smoke coming from the units, Cockerham said. All occupants were able to escape safely, and there were no injuries, he said.

The fire caused heavy fire and smoke damage in one unit and got into the attic of that unit, he said. Smoke also damaged some surrounding units, he said. Authorities couldn't determine the cause of the fire. Twenty firefighters responded and cleared the scene by 4:49 p.m. Monday. (The Daily Review/Diane Miller Fears)