CATAHOULA PARISH (KTVE/KARD) — On Sunday, April 27, 2025, around 11:45 PM, the Sicily Island Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Peck Avenue. Upon arrival, officials learned that a 63-year-old man had died in the fire.
Courtesy: Office of the Louisiana State Marshal
According to authorities, they are attempting to determine the cause of the fire. Due to the extent of the damage, it’s unclear whether the home has working smoke alarms.
Smoke alarms are proven to save lives and are the best protection when it comes to fires. We need every family in this state to invest in their safety by getting working smoke alarms for their homes today.
Chief Ed Branch, Office of the Louisiana State Fire Marshal