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One dead, one injured in New Iberia house fire
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NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) -- One person is dead and another injured in a house fire in New Iberia Tuesday, authorities said.
Official identification of the victim and cause of death are pending with the coroner’s office, but according to the State Fire Marshal's Office the victim is believed to be the 56-year-old homeowner.
The New Iberia Fire Department responded to a call just after 5 a.m. Tuesday for a house fire located in the 200 block of San Jose Street. When firefighters arrived, they found two people who had been able to escape, one of them injured, reporting a third person still inside, officials said. Firefighters were able to locate the man and pull him from the fire, but life-saving efforts were unsuccessful.
State Fire Marshal deputies said the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction in the home’s hallway near the living room.
Deputies were unable to confirm the presence of working smoke alarms in the home. State Fire Marshal Chief Bryan J. Adams is reminding all Louisiana families about the importance of smoke alarms following the fatal fire in New Iberia.
The Operation Save-A-Life program can help families in need access these devices for free. To learn more about Operation Save-A-Life, or to register for a free smoke alarm installation, visit our website at lasfm.org or contact your local fire department to request a free smoke alarm installation.