State Fire Marshal investigates fatal house fire in Larose

The Louisiana State Fire Marshal says a Larose woman has died after running back inside a house fire. The Fire Marshal’s Office says at about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Lafourche Fire District #3 firefighters responded to a fire at a home in the 400 block of West 23rd Street. When firefighters arrived, three people were outside of the home including two children, but for an unknown reason, the woman had gone back inside. Later, firefighters found the woman’s body inside. The fire investigation is active and ongoing.
WWL-TV CBS 4 New Orleans

2 firefighters treated for dehydration following fire at meat market in New Roads

VIDEO: Two firefighters and one other person were treated for minor injuries following a fire at a meat market in New Roads late Friday night, May 10. According to the Pointe Coupee Fire District 5 chief, the fire happened at the Robillard’s Meat Market on Hospital Road. Firefighters got the call about the fire around 10:20 p.m. and had the flames under control by around 11 p.m. The chief said the damage was contained to the smokehouse portion of the building. Video of the scene shows smoke pouring from the roof. The two firefighters were treated on the scene for dehydration, while the third person suffered an arm injury and was also treated at the scene. At this time, the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
WAFB-TV CBS 9 Baton Rouge

Natchitoches Parish Fire Department battles structure fire near Marthaville

PHOTOS: The Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office released information about a structure fire near Marthaville on Sunday, May 12. According to authorities, NPFD #7 and NPSO deputies began battling a structure fire in the 3700 block of La. Hwy 487 Sunday afternoon after receiving a 911 call at around 2 p.m. NPFD #7 also requested mutual aid assistance from Sabine Parish. Two of the residents’ dogs reportedly perished in the fire and the home is considered to be completely lost. No injuries were reported.
KALB-TV NBC/CBS/CW+ 5 Alexandria