Bossier Parish, La – A residential fire early Monday morning claimed the life of a homeowner in the Eastwood community.
At approximately 1:30 a.m. on January 28, units from Bossier Parish Fire District 1 responded to reports of a structure fire on Jodie Drive.
Upon arrival, first responders found a single-wide mobile home fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters took about 20 minutes to bring the blaze under control.
Tragically, the homeowner did not survive. No other injuries were reported. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
The response included three fire engines, one rescue unit, one chief officer, and one EMS unit from Bossier Parish Fire District 1.
The Haughton Fire Department provided mutual aid in the firefighting efforts.
Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity.
