Deputies of the Louisiana State Fire Marshal are investigating a Lincoln Parish fire that claimed the life of a Simsboro man.
At about 5 a.m. Monday morning, Lincoln Parish Fire responded to a fire in the 900 block of Liberty Hill Road north of Simsboro. James Sandifer, 51, died in the blaze that destroyed his small wood frame house.
Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire. The home was not equipped with a smoke detector according to the State Fire Marshal’s office.
The State Fire Marshal encourages the use of smoke alarms to save lives. Free smoke alarm installations are available by visiting lasfm.org or contacting your local fire department.
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