FRANKLIN, La. (Banner Tribune)- A family, including two young children, is in need of donations after losing everything to a fire, authorities said. 
Shortly after 1 p.m., the Franklin Fire Department was dispatched to the 800 block of Iberia Street where firefighter found the house engulfed in flames. 
According to the Franklin Banner Tribune, a family of four adults and three children live inside the home, which was not occupied when the fire erupted. 
 
The fire remains under investigation, but appears to be accidental. 

The damage is estimated to have totaled $75,000, the Tribune reported. 

“The residents did not have insurance and the Red Cross and Franklin Emergency Aid Center are providing assistance,” the Tribune reported. 


Franklin Senior High School Principal Ty Burdett told the newspaper a clothing drive is under way. One of the children is a FSH student.  
The public is invited to bring clothes in the following sizes to FSH for collection:

  • Women’s clothing (38):  XL shirt, 10 shoes 
  • Men’s clothing (48): 36 men’s pants, large shirt and 10 1/2 shoes
  • Boy (age 18): 36 men’s pants, large to XL shirt, 11 shoes
  • Boy (age 13): 16 pants, medium-to-large shirt, 7 kids shoe 
  • Woman (age 20): 16 ladies pants, medium-to-large shirt, 9½ shoe
  • Boy (age 2): 18 to 24 months sizes
  • Boy  (age 1: 2 months size

A Gofundme page has also been established to assist the family. 

The Franklin Fire Department is urging residents to use caution when using space heaters. Use a clear space and never use extension chords to power heaters, the department said.  Smoke detectors are also dire, particularly in sleeping areas.  

Contact the Franklin Fire Department at (337) 828-6328 for free smoke detectors.