Two inmates arrested for starting fire in Eunice City Jail

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office arrested two inmates after they allegedly started a fire at the Eunice City Jail. Jordan D. Victor, 20, and Kirmontae Venezia, 20, each face one count of aggravated arson, according to a state fire marshal announcement.

On March 26, 2025, the Eunice Fire Department responded at 8:36 p.m. to a reported fire at the Eunice City Jail.



Victor and Venezia caused an electrical short to burn paper and cloth material. Jail employees extinguished the small fire before firefighters arrived. The fire melted a water line inside the jail.

Anyone with information regarding any suspected arson case is asked to submit tips through our Arson Hotline at 1-844-954-1221 or online at lasfm.org . All tips can be submitted anonymously.

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