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One dead after Kentwood mobile home fire

It is currently unclear as to what caused the fire.
Credit: Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal

KENTWOOD, La. — Louisiana State Fire Marshals are investigating a fatal fire that took place Wednesday morning in Kentwood that left a 60-year-old man dead.

Firefighters responded to the 19000 block of Highway 1055 around 7 a.m. to the report of a residential fire. 

After firefighters quelled the blaze, they found the body of the home's lone occupant, a 60-year-old man in a wheelchair, near the back door of the home.

More information about the cause of this fire will be released as it becomes available.

This is a developing story, and it will be updated with the latest information available. Stick with WWLTV.com for the latest news. 

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