A series of missteps led to a U.S. Fire Administration report that called for drastic changes in fire monitoring, firefighting and building to prevent fires. The City eventually passed an ordinance requiring automatic sprinklers in all existing high-rises.
The government report found that water supply issues, heavy smoke and other factors hampered the firefighting efforts. It wasn’t until 3 p.m. on Feb. 24 that the fire was finally brought under control.
In the end, the fire claimed the lives of Fire Captain David Holcombe, Firefighter Phyllis McAllister and Firefighter James Chappell; gutted eight stories of the building; and caused $100 million in direct property loss, according to Fire Administration report.
Louisiana State Fire Marshal deputies investigate deadly Natchitoches mobile home fire
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According to the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal, deputies are investigating a deadly fire that killed a woman at a mobile home in Natchitoches.
NATCHITOCHES - According to the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal, deputies are investigating a deadly fire that killed one person at a home in Natchitoches.
Officials say the fire broke out at a mobile home located within the 1900 block of Highway 6 on Sunday (Feb. 21) around 11 a.m.
As firefighters wrestled the blaze, they discovered the body of a woman who is believed to be a resident of the home.
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