Four Dead, Including Two Children at LA House Fire

St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1 battled a house fire overnight that left four people dead, including two children ages five and 10.

Fire officials told WDSU, a neighbor called and reported the fire early Wednesday morning. The neighbor said that the home may have four to five family members inside.

The fire appeared to have started in the rear of the home and worked its way into the attic, according to fire officials.

An official from the St. Tammany Coroners Office says smoke inhalation appears to be the cause of death as there was no evidence of thermal injuries. 

St. Tammany Fire Chief Chris Kaufmann told WDSU, resources will be available to the firefighters who responded to the scene to cope with the tragedy.