A 65-year-old Church Point woman becomes the 13th person to die from a home fire in Louisiana this year. State Fire Marshal’s Office spokesperson Ashley Rodrigue says they are investigating the cause of the deadly blaze that took place this morning in the Acadia Parish town.
“That fire occurred in a den area, so a back living room area, and of course that’s where she was located near the back door, seemingly as she attempted to escape the home,” said Rodrigue.
Rodrigue says an official cause of the fire remains undetermined but they are looking at several potential causes including an electrical manufacturing related to house wiring.
“As well as the possibility that improper use of extension cords to power space heaters in the home, that’s definitely on their radar as well and lastly they are also considering the possibility of an unattended candle,” said Rodrigue.
Rodrigue says the home also lacked working smoke detectors.
“We can not stress enough to families that working smoke alarms save lives,” said Rodrigue.
Rodrigue says Operation Save A Life can help provide a home with working smoke alarms. Go to the State Fire Marshal’s Office website for more information.
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