Tragic House Fire Claims Life of 75-Year-Old Woman in Coushatta

Tragedy in Coushatta to begin the New Year. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office has confirmed the death of a woman in a house fire over the weekend.

When and Where Did Fatal Fire Happen

Firefighters were called to a home in Red River Parish at about 9:15 Saturday morning. They found the home on Abney Street engulfed in flames. Red River Fire District crews report a 75-year-old Coushatta woman died in the blaze. Her 43-year-old son was treated for smoke in elation and survived.

What Caused the Fatal Fire in Coushatta

Investigators do not yet know the exact cause of the blaze, but they do report the home did not have a working smoke alarm at the time of the fire. The State Fire Marshal is using this tragic to remind residents across Louisiana of the life saving importance of working smoke alarms.

DPS principal assistant chief Brian Adams says "fire related deaths are always devastating and many are preventable. Working smoke alarms provide families with the critical early warning needed to escape safely."

Chief Adams adds "through our Operation Save a Life Program, we offer free smoke alarms, and installations to help ensure every household has this essential protection.

If you want more information about fire safety or to request a smoke alarm installation visit lasfm.org or contact your local fire department.

Investigators will be working to find out the cause of this blaze in the Coushatta area. But you are reminded as the cold weather begins to arrive, space heaters can be a serious danger in a home. You should never leave anything flammable near a space heater.