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Main building at Nottoway Plantation considered ‘total loss’ following massive fire

Crews responded to the scene of a fire at the Nottoway Plantation in White Castle that began on Thursday afternoon, May 15.

WHITE CASTLE, La. (WAFB) - Officials with Iberville Parish say the main building at the Nottoway Plantation in White Castle is considered a total loss following a fire that began on Thursday afternoon, May 15. Though the main building was destroyed, they confirm that all other structures on the property were preserved.

According to officials, the fire started shortly after 2 p.m. in the south wing of the building. Staff members reportedly found smoke after walking into a room of the museum on the second floor. They then discovered flames after they left and came back in, officials say.

Nottoway Plantation Fire

Nottoway Plantation Fire(Iberville Parish Officials)

The fire is believed to have started in one of the bedrooms on the second floor, but the cause is still under investigation. After initially putting the fire out, firefighters went to every floor to ensure all flames and hotspots were out.

At 3:30 p.m. the fire chief believed they would still have about 2 hours from declaring the building safe. Several departments were on hand with about 30-40 firefighters working the scene during that time. The fire reignited Thursday evening and flames could be seen shooting from the roof as it collapsed.

When the fire initially began, officials said the owners had committed to rebuilding and making repairs in line with historic preservation. As of now, however, the owners say they are unsure what they will do. The plantation is considered one of the largest antebellum homes in the South and has roots that date back to 1859.

Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle released a statement following the fire saying in part:

Water was still being sprayed on the home Friday morning, about 18 hours after the fire began.

The main building of the Nottoway Plantation is considered a 'total loss' following a fire…

The main building of the Nottoway Plantation is considered a 'total loss' following a fire that began Thursday afternoon.(Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office)

The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office says no injuries are reported.

By Kiersten Williams

Published: May 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM CDT|Updated: May 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM CDT

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