According to Darrelll's employees, this ice machine malfunctioned and started the fire last night. (Pankaj Khadka / American Press)
Darrell Derouen, owner of Darrell’s, looks at the fire and smoke damage in the back of the bar where the fire is thought to have started. (Pankaj Khadka / American Press)
Update: Fire hits Darrell's bar, no major damage reported
Last Modified: Monday, May 07, 2012 11:03 AM
The Lake Charles Fire Department was called to a fire at Darrrell's early Sunday morning. According to bar employees, the fire began after an ice machine malfunctioned. "There was smoke damage to back area, but the damage was very minimal," said bar manager Cody Cahanin. "It was mostly just smoke damage. The fire dept did a great job putting the fire out quickly." The fire was reported around 2:12 a.m. and was put out by 2:30 a.m. Eye witnesses said the fire department and city police were on the scene and that a portion of West College Street was closed to traffic. Darrell's, well-known for its po' boys, is owned by Darrell Derouen. For more on this and other breaking stories, check back at www.americanpress.comPosted By: P On: 5/7/2012
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it will reopen in a week or 2
Posted By: Jayme On: 5/6/2012
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Now I want a Darrell's special more than anything right now. Reopen soon because I don't wanna drive to Sulphur! :)
Posted By: sheorie haig On: 5/6/2012
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O no I hope nobody was hurt. His PO-boys was the best
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