Jamie Bergeron loses home to fire

TOTAL LOSS: The home of musician Jamie Bergeron and his mother in the Mire area, its contents and vehicles were declared a total loss. The Mire Volunteer Fire Department answered the alarm at six minutes to 4 a.m. Friday and remained on the scene until approximately 8:30 a.m., according to Chief Shannon Richard. Mutual aid was also provided by the Branch, Richard and Church Point Volunteer Fire Departments. A state fire marshal was investigating the blaze early Friday morning. Jamie Bergeron was working at the time of the fire and not home, but his mother was in the house and was awakened by a barking dog and able to escape with injury. An account has been set up and donations can be made at any Rayne State Bank branch to Account No. 1260098. Bergeron performed at all weekend shows scheduled. A fund-raiser will be held Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Rayne Civic Center, with details to be announced later. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Josie Henry)