Caddo Parish, La — On the evening of January 7, 2025, at approximately 8:10 p.m., multiple fire crews from Caddo Parish Fire Districts 4, 5, and 6 responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of Mayo Road, located south of Flournoy-Lucas Road in South Caddo Parish.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing smoke and flames visible from the property.
Despite the rapid response and extensive efforts by firefighters, 89-year-old William Ballew was tragically found deceased at the scene.
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Authorities believe he had succumbed to the fire before rescue efforts could reach him.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by fire and law enforcement officials.
Additional details will be released as the investigation progresses.
