Closing of Texaco Station due to fire will have major impact to community of Delcambre

DELCAMBRE - The loss of the Texaco Gas Station is going to have a major impact on the town of Delcambre.
A fire broke out at the Hot Food Corner restaurant within the Texaco gas station on Veterans Memorial, resulting in the complete loss of the building and the fuel depot.
Despite the efforts of six fire departments, including Delcambre, Iberia, Fire District 1, Rynella, Erath, and BOM, the damage was too extensive to contain. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries.
The Champagne family own the Texaco Gas Station.
Cotty Champagne released a statement on the behalf of his family.
"On behalf of my family and myself, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all the emergency personnel who responded swiftly and selflessly during our recent crisis. Your dedication to serving and protecting our community has not gone unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for your tireless efforts. In addition, I would also like to express our sincere appreciation to all our friends and customers who generously offered their support and assistance during this challenging time. Your kindness and solidarity have been a source of strength for us, and we are humbled by the outpouring of support we have received. Please know that your acts of kindness have touched our hearts deeply, and we are eternally grateful for your compassion and generosity. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a caring community, and we are confident that with your support, we will overcome this adversity and emerge stronger than before. Once again, thank you to each and every one of you who has reached out to help us in our time of need. Your support means more to us than words can express, and we look forward to serving everyone again."
Delcambre Mayor Pam Blakely expressed the community’s sadness over the loss and hopes for a swift reopening of the store.
“A sad day in Delcambre. The loss revenue to the town plus the effect this will have on the employees of Texaco and the people that gather in the morning for conversation and coffee also people travel through town getting gas and supplies for their day,” said Blakely. “Our prayers are with the Texaco people and hope they return even bigger and better.”

The Mayor said she is hoping to restore electricity and have the gas pumps operational as soon as possible.
The Texaco station has been a part of the community for over 20 years and has previously endured two hurricane floods in the last 15 years.
Mayor Blakely emphasized the significance of the store to the community, mentioning that she herself frequented it regularly.