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CATAHOULA PARISH, La. — A house fire claimed the life of a 63-year-old Sicily Island man Sunday night.

The Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal reported at approximately 11:45 p.m. Sunday, the Sicily Island Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 400 block of Peck Avenue. The fire destroyed the house.

Fire investigators are still trying to determine the cause of the fire, State Fire Marshal Bryan J. Adams said in a press release. Due to the extent of the damage, it’s unclear whether the home had working smoke alarms.

“Smoke alarms are proven to save lives and are the best protection when it comes to fires,” said Chief Ed Branch of the Sicily Island Volunteer Fire Department. “We need every family in this state to invest in their safety by getting working smoke alarms for their homes today.”

If you need assistance obtaining smoke alarms for your home, Operation Save-A-Life can help. 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.