Covington man killed in fatal house fire, according to State Fire Marshal

A house fire in Covington killed a 62-year-old man early Sunday morning (Oct. 22), according to the State Fire Marshal. A house fire in Covington, Louisiana, has killed a 62-year-old man, according to the State Fire Marshal. The fire was reported at around 1:15 a.m. on the 76000 block of Cameo Drive. St. Tammany Fire District 12 personnel responded to the emergency, discovering the victim in a closet and transporting him to a local hospital, where he later died. The victim's identity is not yet confirmed. The initial investigation indicates that the fire started near a fireplace, which was found to be in use with a closed flue.

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ST. TAMMANY PARISH (WVUE) - A house fire in Covington killed a 62-year-old man early Sunday morning (Oct. 22), according to the State Fire Marshal.

The fire was reported around 1:15 a.m. in the 76000 block of Cameo Drive. St. Tammany Fire District 12 personnel responded to the emergency, discovering the victim in a closet and transporting him to a local hospital, where he later died.

The victim’s identity remains unconfirmed, awaiting official procedures by the parish Coroner’s Office.

The initial investigation by SFM deputies indicates that the fire started near a fireplace, which was found to be in use with a closed flue.

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