LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Last night, Lafayette firefighters responded to a house fire in the 200 block of Bellridge Drive.

According to firefighters, the single-family dwelling was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on scene. The fire was venting through the roof over the carport and back of the dwelling. Two vehicles under the carport were also in flames.

The owners of the house said they were home asleep when the wife heard loud noise coming from outside. She discovered the carport area on fire and awakened her husband and son. They all escaped without any injuries along with their three dogs, firefighters said.

Firefighters reported there were six fire apparatus and twenty-five firefighters initially responded to the scene to combat the large house fire. Emergency crews battled the fire for approximately 30 minutes before getting it under control. The home and three vehicles were heavily damaged by the fire.

Fire officials said they will continue to examine the scene to determine what caused the fire.

We will update as more information is released.

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