Fatal House Fire

In a tragic incident early Monday morning, a house fire in the 200 block of Tennessee St. resulted in the death of a man. The Ouachita Parish Fire Department swiftly responded to the emergency call around 1:45 AM, discovering the victim's body in the living room area of the residence. While official identification is pending from the parish Coroner's Office, authorities believe the deceased to be the 63-year-old homeowner, pending confirmation.

After assessing the scene and gathering witness statements, deputies suspect that the fire originated in the room where the victim was found. Presently...