Louisiana Man Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in a November 30 House Fire in Donaldsonville
Published December 07, 2022
Louisiana Man Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in a November 30 House Fire
Donaldsonville, Louisiana – The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office (LASFM) revealed on December 6, 2022, that deputies are still investigating a deadly house fire in Donaldsonville, Louisiana that claimed the life of a male inhabitant.
The Donaldsonville Fire Department responded to a complaint of a house fire in the 3000 block of Caesar Lane shortly before 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30. When firefighters arrived, they discovered a seriously burned 83-year-old man on the driveway, surrounded by neighbors who had helped him escape. He was sent to a nearby hospital for treatment, but he died a few days later on December 2.
The Ascension Parish Coroner’s Office is awaiting official identification.
LASFM deputies established the fire started in a room in the northwest section of the property after assessing the scene and collecting witness accounts. Deputies are still investigating the cause of the fire at this time.
Deputies were unable to confirm the presence of functioning smoke alarms in the home. The LASFM reminds all Louisiana citizens that smoke alarms can be the difference between life and death in a fire emergency, regardless of the kind of residence.
Operations Save-A-Life can assist you in obtaining smoke alarms for your home. Visit the LASFM website at lasfm.org to learn more about Operation Save-A-Life.
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