NEW IBERIA, La. - Tragic news from New Iberia as a long-time member of the Iberia Parish Fire Department has passed away. Captain Jonathan Dunbar died in the early hours of Sunday, September 27, 2026.
The circumstances around Dunbar's death have not been made public at this time. The Fire District where he worked simply posted the following this morning:
Dunbar's Service to the Iberia Parish Community
Dunbar served with the Fire District for 14 years and was a captain on C shift at the time of his death.
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Dunbar leaves behind his wife, Jennifer, and four children: Lola, Lennox, Linus, and Lucy. We extend our sincere condolences and prayers to his family, friends, fellow firefighters, and all who knew and loved him.
A friend of Jonathan and his family has set up a GoFundMe account to help support his wife and children. You can view and support that GoFundMe here.
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