Tragedy struck in the early hours of Thanksgiving Day in Red River Parish.

According to officials, the Red River Parish Fire Department responded to a structure fire alarm in the early hours of Thursday morning, arriving on scene at 2:22 AM. Upon their arrival, firefighters encountered a mobile home fully engulfed in flames. Initial reports indicated that one occupant had safely exited the residence, while two individuals were believed to still be inside.

Firefighters brought the blaze under control. During subsequent overhaul operations, the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s office was contacted and requested to assist with the fire investigation. The cause of the fire remains under active investigation by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s office.

Social media posts indicated that one man and a young child were killed in the fire.