By rssfeeds-admin According to the Benton Fire District 4, firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in the 500 block of Oak Ridge Drive around 5:45 a.m. on Monday morning.
Officials say crews encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions, with reports of individuals trapped inside. Firefighters immediately initiated search and rescue operations, successfully extricating an adult male from the house and administering life-saving measures.
They say the victim did not survive his injuries.
An adult female and a child were able to escape the home before fire crews arrived.
Both sustained injuries and were transported by Bossier Parish EMS to a local hospital for treatment.
Official say the cause of the fire is under investigation by BFD4 fire investigators, in coordination with law enforcement and the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal.
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