Nottoway Plantation Fire: One Year Later

About this episode

Kiran Chawla and Megan Kelly reflect on the tragic fire at Nottoway Plantation and its impact on the community one year later.

In this episode, Kiran Chawla is joined by Megan Kelly as they reflect on the tragic fire that engulfed the historic Nottoway Plantation in Louisiana exactly one year ago. The fire ignited on May 15th 2025, sending shockwaves through the community as what started as a manageable blaze rapidly escalated into a devastating inferno. Firefighters faced numerous challenges, including a lack of adequate water pressure and the building's age, which lacked modern fire safety codes. Kiran and Megan delve into how these factors contributed to the fire's rapid spread and the emotional toll it took on those connected to this symbol of Louisiana's complex history. Timestamps 03:42 The Complex History of Nottoway 05:46 Reactions and Emotions 07:42 The Day of the Fire 12:32 The Aftermath of Destruction 21:30 Miss Judy's Story 24:51 Investigating the Cause 38:57 Ongoing Investigations 44:00 The Future of Nottaway Local Sponsors for this episode include: Neighbors Federal Credit Union: Another Chance Bail Bonds: Family Worship Center Church

People in this episode

Host: Kiran Chawla

Guest: Megan Kelly

Topics covered

• Nottoway Plantation
• fire safety
• community impact
• historical significance
• investigation
• emotional toll

Keywords

• Nottoway Plantation
• fire
• Louisiana history
• community reaction
• firefighter challenges
• investigation
• emotional impact

Sponsors

Neighbors Federal Credit Union, Another Chance Bail Bonds, Family Worship Center Church

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Nottoway Plantation, Louisiana

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