Frierson, LA – The State Fire Marshal confirms a propane leak with built-up vapors caused a deadly house fire in Frierson.
The fire erupted Wednesday night killing 88-year-old Remonia Young inside her home on Atkins Lane.
Officials said they are investigating other factors which may have led to her death.
Young’s daughter said she smelled gas inside the home that morning and called someone to check the propane.
“Then he went through to light different things in the house to make sure they were burning and after that I cut the fire off because there was so much gas smell in the house and he told me if we would let it burn awhile it will kind of dissipate, the scent, and it was, and it was so strong, she said she never smelled it,” said Linda Young, daughter.
Officials said there’s not a timeline yet on when the investigation will be complete.