State Fire Marshal Press Release Archive 2009 - 2017

The following are press releases issued by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal for use as you see fit. The information must be quoted accurately as presented herein.

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2017 Press Releases

War Veteran, State Fire Marshal Explosive Detection Canine Euthanized Due to Health Issues
Issued: 10/19/17

State Fire Marshal Appoints New EMS Director
Issued: 8/9/17

Home Fire: Will Your Pets Survive?
Issued: 7/14/17

Fluker Fire Leaves One Dead
Issued: 7/6/17

"Play it Safe" This July Fourth
Issued: 6/29/17

De Ridder House Fire Leaves One Dead, One Injured
Issued: 5/1/17

One Dead in Breaux Bridge Structure Fire
Issued: 4/25/17

One Dead in Ville Platte House Fire
Issued: 4/12/17

K-9 Teams From Across U.S. Gather in South Louisiana for Annual Recertification
Issued: 4/7/17

Firefighters, Families, Public to Gather for Annual Ceremony
Issued: 4/7/17

Deville Fire Leaves Elderly Woman Dead
Issued: 4/1/17

East Feliciana Investigation Ruled Arson-Suicide
Issued: 3/27/17

Zachary Fire Claims Life of Elderly Woman
Issued: 3/21/17

Simsboro House Fire Leaves One Dead
Issued: 3/21/17

Shreveport Fire to be Recognized by State Fire Marshal
Issued: 3/14/17

Oakdale Man Dies from Injuries Sustained in House Fire
Issued: 3/10/17

One Dead in Harvey Apartment Fire
Issued: 3/3/17

Two Dead in Sulphur House Fire
Issued: 3/1/17

One Dead in Mardi Gras Day Fire
Issued: 3/1/17

Three Lives Lost, Two Injured in Spate of Deadly Fires
Issued: 2/1/17

Overnight Fire in Bastrop Under Investigation
Issued: 1/19/17

Lutcher Duplex Fire Under Investigation
Issued: 1/11/17

Man Dies in Donaldsonville Fire
Issued: 1/5/17

2016 Press Releases

Greensburg Fire Claims Life of 3-Year-Old
Issued: 12/8/16

Greensburg Fire Claims Life of 3-Year-Old
Issued: 12/5/16

Louisiana Investigative Agency Recognized by International Organization
Issued: 12/1/16

Statewide Burn Ban has been lifted
Issued: 11/21/16

Mansfield Man Dies in House Fire
Issued: 11/21/16

Chilly Temperatures Pose Increased Risk of Fire
Issued: 11/21/16

Burn Ban Issued for Parts of Louisiana - Update
Issued: 11/11/16

Elderly Man Dies in Westlake Fire
Issued: 11/15/16

Burn Ban Issued for Parts of Louisiana
Issued: 11/4/16

A Happy Halloween is a Safe Halloween
Issued: 10/28/16

Girl, 6, Dies in Jena Fire; Mother Charged in Death
Issued: 10/27/16

Christmas Tree Displays In Commercial Occupancies
Issued: 10/26/16

Coushatta House Fire Claims Woman's Life
Issued: 10/22/16

Early Morning Fire Claims Lives of Mamou Couple
Issued: 10/8/16

"Don't Wait! Check the Date!" National Fire Prevention Week
Issued: 10/7/16

Early Morning Fire Claims Life of Ferriday Woman
Issued: 9/30/16

Choctaw Man Dies In Fire He Set At His Home
Issued: 9/23/16

Richland Parish Woman Dies in House Fire
Issued: 9/17/16

Westlake Fire Leaves One Dead
Issued: 9/4/16

State Fire Marshal Grants Latitude to Life Safety and Property Protection Companies
Issued: 8/31/16

Post-Flood Requirements for Businesses
Issued: 8/26/16

Temporary Capacity Increase for certain Daycare Occupancies
Issued: 8/24/16

Flood Damage Repairs and Temporary Occupancy Plan Review and Inspection Procedures
Issued: 8/24/16

Licensing Procedure
Issued: 8/24/16

Body Discovered in Burning Car in Marrero
Issued: 8/12/16

Two Dead in Overnight Fire
Issued: 7/30/16

Browning Reelected President of National Association of State Fire Marshals
Issued: 7/29/16

Opelousas Fire Claims One Life
Issued: 7/15/16

One Dead in Centerville Fire
Issued: 7/14/16

State Fire Marshal Urges Caution This Holiday Weekend
Issued: 7/1/16

Tips for Safe Outdoor Cooking
Issued: 5/26/16

Warning Concerning Electronic Cigarette Devices
Issued: 5/5/16

One Dead in Caddo Parish Fire
Issued: 4/21/16

Man, 106, Dies in Ville Platte Fire
Issued: 4/16/16

Louisiana Firefighters Gather to Honor Fallen
Issued: 3/31/16

Zachary Fire Claims Life of Elderly Man
Issued: 3/30/16

Murder Investigation Underway in St. Martinville
Issued: 3/3/16

Lafayette Man Charged In Double Murder-Arson
Issued: 2/28/16

Deville Fire Leaves Child, 6, Dead; Two Others Injured
Issued: 2/4/16

Contractor Cited in LSU Building Fire
Issued: 2/4/16

Woman's Body Found in Burned Structure; Investigation Continues
Issued: 1/26/16

Mt. Hermon Fire Claims Life of Woman, 73
Issued: 1/25/16

Man, 66, Perishes in Logansport Fire
Issued: 1/25/16

West Monroe Fire Leaves Family of Four Clinging to Life
Issued: 1/24/16

Tangipahoa River Fire Leaves One Dead, One Injured
Issued: 1/24/16

Eunice Fire Claims Life of 12-Year-Old
Issued: 1/6/16

One Dead in Franklinton Fire
Issued: 1/6/16

2015 Press Releases

Space Heater Suspected in Fatal Gretna Fire
Issued: 12/29/15

One Dead, One Critical in Pineville Fire - Update
Issued: 12/22/15

Seasonal Celebrations Increase Fire Risks
Issued: 12/21/15

One Dead, One Critical in Pineville Fire
Issued: 12/21/15

Fireworks Are a Blast—Only When Handled With Care
Issued: 12/17/15

Hoverboard Fires Causing Concern Nationally
Issued: 12/4/15

Investigation Continues In Fatal Chatham Fire
Issued: 11/25/15

Addendum (Port Barre Fatal Fire; 11/24/15)
Issued: 11/24/15

Port Barre Fire Claims Life of Homeowner
Issued: 11/24/15

De Soto Man Dies After Escaping Burning Home
Issued: 11/24/15

"Treat" Yourself to Safety This Halloween
Issued: 10/28/15

State Officials to Lift Burn Ban
Issued: 10/26/15

Jonesboro Man Arrested in Connection with Arson
Issued: 10/16/15

Burn Ban Issued for Entire State of Louisiana
Issued: 10/15/15

Arson Dogs Going "Back to School" This Week
Issued: 10/12/15

Princeton Fire Claims the Life of a Woman
Issued: 9/13/15

Fire Rips Through Vinton Home, Killing Owner
Issued: 9/9/15

Lake Providence Man Dies in House Fire
Issued: 9/7/15

Gonzales Arson Leaves One Suspect Dead, Second Suspect Clinging to Life
Issued: 8/18/15

DeRidder Fire Claims Life of Homeowner
Issued: 8/11/15

Ascension Firefighters Receive Assistance From the State
Issued: 8/3/15

Browning to Continue Serving as President of National Association
Issued: 7/29/15

Homeowner Dies in Luling Fire
Issued: 7/9/15

State Fire Marshal: Legal Fireworks Can Have Lethal Results
Issued: 7/1/15

Month-Long Investigation Leads to the Arrest of Six in Oakdale Arsons
Issued: 6/30/15

State, Local Authorities Investigate Monroe Fire; 3 Confirmed Dead
Issued: 6/7/15

Investigation Continues Into Deadly Opelousas Fire
Issued: 6/5/15

California Man Nabbed In Fire Marshal Sting
Issued: 5/29/15

NVFC Launches Volunteer Recruitment Portal for Fire Departments to Combat Declining Volunteerism
Issued: 5/28/15

Fire Marshal Warns of Dangers Associated with Sky Lanterns
Issued: 5/19/15

National Arson Awareness Week
Issued: 5/5/15

New Iberia Fire Leaves Troubled Woman Dead
Issued: 5/5/15

Fire Marshal Assoc. of LA Receives State Farm® Grant to Fight Arson
Issued: 5/1/15

Louisiana Firefighters to Gather and Honor Fallen Brothers
Issued: 4/6/15

Pineville Man Dies in Fire
Issued: 4/4/15

Husband & Wife Die In Caddo Parish Fire
Issued: 3/30/15

Fire Sinks Vessel, One Body Recovered
Issued: 3/8/15

Fire Destroys Rosedale Home; One Dead
Issued: 3/7/15

Lake Providence Woman, 63, Dies in House Fire
Issued: 3/6/15

Mansura Fire Claims Life of Woman, 49
Issued: 3/4/15

Fire Destroys Opelousas Home; One Dead
Issued: 3/3/15

Fire Claims Life of Natalbany Woman
Issued: 2/6/15

Overnight Fire Rips Through Marksville Home Leaving 4 Dead
Issued: 1/30/15

Calhoun Home Destroyed by Fire; Two Dead
Issued: 1/28/15

Natchitoches Home Burns; Body Found Inside
Issued: 1/26/15

Mother of Deceased Bastrop Toddlers Now in Police Custody
Issued: 1/16/15

Unattended Toddlers Die in Fire; Mother Charged
Issued: 1/13/15

2014 Press Releases

Marrero Home Heavily-Damaged By Fire; One Dead
Issued: 12/30/14

Despite Firefighters' Efforts, Man Dies In New Roads Fire
Issued: 12/19/14

Fireworks Retailers and Facilities Must Meet Louisiana Standards and Laws
Issued: 12/16/14

Home Severely Damaged in Early Morning Fire; One Dead
Issued: 12/10/14

Proper Christmas Decorating Includes Being Safety-Minded
Issued: 12/5/14

Long-serving Police K9 "Darge" to Retire from Duty
Issued: 11/14/14

Frigid Temperatures Bring Concerns
Issued: 11/12/14

Teen Charged in Connection with Pineville School Fire
Issued: 10/31/14

State, Local Authorities Investigate Thefts of Fire Sprinkler System Devices
Issued: 10/30/14

St. Helena Parish Murder Suspect Dead of Apparent Suicide
Issued: 10/24/14

New Arson Dog in North LA Adds to Fire Marshal's Crime Fighting Capabilities
Issued: 10/7/14

St. Landry Parish House Fire Claims Life of Resident
Issued: 10/3/14

Electrical Fire Proves Fatal to Campti Couple
Issued: 10/1/14

Overnight Fire Leaves One Dead in Farmerville
Issued: 10/1/14

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning to Serve as President of National Association
Issued: 8/4/14

House Destroyed by Fire, One Dead
Issued: 7/23/14

New Arson Dog Adds to SFM's Crime Fighting Capability
Issued: 6/25/14

Elderly Man Dies in Anacoco House Fire
Issued: 6/10/14

Man Dies in Hammond House Fire
Issued: 4/5/14

Abbeville Fire Death under Investigation by State Fire Marshal
Issued: 4/4/14

Autism Awareness Training for First Responders Coming to Louisiana
Issued: 3/28/14

Louisiana Firefighters To Gather To Honor Fallen Firefighters
Issued: 3/27/14

Three Escape; Two Die in St. Landry Parish House Fire
Issued: 3/3/14

House Fire claims two lives in Caddo Parish
Issued: 3/3/14

Deadly Jonesville Fire Ruled Arson
Issued: 2/8/14

New Lightning Protection Guidelines
Issued: 2/6/14

Fire Marshal Orders Evacuation of Drew Apartments
Issued: 2/4/14

Outdoor Fire Claims Life in Washington Parish
Issued: 1/23/14

Windy Conditions Coupled with Dry Vegetation Prompts Burn Advisory
Issued: 1/21/14

Early Morning House Fire Claims Two Lives in Keithville
Issued: 1/11/14

2013 Press Releases

Carrol Herring News Release
Issued: 12/27/13

Fireworks Safety Issues
Issued: 12/13/13

Ruston Man Dies in House Fire
Issued: 10/15/13

One Dead One Injured in Tallulah House Fire
Issued: 10/11/13

Early Evening Fire Claims Life Of Delhi Man
Issued: 10/7/13

Cease and Desist on Outdoor Burning has been Lifted
Issued: 10/7/13

Prevent Kitchen Fires
Issued: 10/2/13

Burn Ban Issued for Parts of Louisiana
Issued: 9/18/13

Beauregard Man Indicted Triple Murder
Issued: 9/10/13

Rayne Fatality
Issued: 8/29/13

New Chief Architect Named at Office of State Fire Marshal
Issued: 7/17/13

Fireworks Safety Issues
Issued: 6/28/13

Explosion and Fire Claims One Life in Ponchatoula
Issued: 6/24/13

Morning Fire Claims Three Lives in Lake Charles
Issued: 5/30/13

Residential Fire Claims Life of Prairieville Teen
Issued: 5/28/13

Mishandled Fireworks Cause Serious Injuries
Issued: 5/20/13

Former Fire Marshal Henry H. Fry Passes Away
Issued: 3/14/13

Residential Fire Claims Life of Hammond Woman
Issued: 1/22/13

Fire Marshal Association of Louisiana (FMAL) donates fire detector units to "Operation Save-A-Life" for the holidays
Issued: 1/2/13

2012 Press Releases

Fireworks Safety Issues
Issued: 12/14/12

Investigators Offer Clues Concerning Grand Isle Fire
Issued: 10/5/12

Cease and Desist on Outdoor Burning has been Lifted
Issued: 10/5/12

Fire Prevention Week
Issued: 10/2/12

Fatal Fire in Jennings, Louisiana
Issued: 10/2/12

Double Fatal Fire in Grand Isle
Issued: 9/27/12

Fire at Seminary in St. Tammany Parish
Issued: 9/26/12

Fatal Fire in Pearl River, Louisiana
Issued: 9/25/12

Cease and Desist on Outdoor Burning
Issued: 9/3/12

Generator Safety
Issued: 8/28/12

Firework Safety Issues
Issued: 6/26/12

Fire Destroys School Gym
Issued: 6/22/12

Texas Man Dies in Travel Trailer Fire
Issued: 5/31/12

Series of Fires in St. Tammany Parish leads to an Arrest
Issued: 5/30/12

Ville Platte Man Dies in Fire One Person Escapes
Issued: 5/15/12

Louisiana Fallen Firefighter Memorial
Issued: 2/24/12

Mother and Daughter Die in Fire; Four Other Family Members Hospitalized
Issued: 2/15/12

Arsonist Arrested in Connection with a Spree of Kaplan Fires
Issued: 2/4/12

Evangeline Parish Man Charged with Arson
Issued: 1/22/12

2011 Press Releases

Have a Safe Holiday! Firework Safety Issues
Issued: 12/27/11

St. Tammany Man Dies in His Home Due to Fire
Issued: 12/27/11

Elderly Man Dies in Ponchatoula Fire
Issued: 12/27/11

Catahoula Parish Mother and Son Die in Christmas Day Fire
Issued: 12/27/11

Suspects Sought in Three Early Morning Arson Fires Across the State
Issued: 12/27/11

State Fire Marshal Investigates Arson Fire Set at Church
Issued: 12/22/11

State Fire Marshal to Recognize Shreveport USAR Team
Issued: 12/20/11

Jefferson Parish Man Dies Today from Injuries When His Home Caught Fire
Issued: 12/18/11

Fire Claims the Life of Church Point Woman
Issued: 12/17/11

Bienville Parish Man Dies in Fire, Smoke Alarm Saves Three Others
Issued: 12/13/11

Vernon Parish Fire Claims the life of a Man and Injures His Wife
Issued: 12/10/11

Funeral Arrangements for Livingston Parish Fire Fighter Scott Osenenko, LODD
Issued: 12/5/11

Louisiana Firefighter Dies in the Line of Duty
Issued: 12/3/11

State Fire Marshal Issues Holiday Safety Information
Issued: 11/26/11

Eunice Man Dies in a Home Fire
Issued: 11/18/11

Fire Causes Evacuation of Jackson Parish Hospital
Issued: 11/10/11

Cease and Desist on Outdoor Burning has been Lifted
Issued: 11/10/11

Arrest Made in the Murder of a Man by Arson
Issued: 11/4/11

Press Conference: Shreveport
Issued: 11/4/11

Daylight Savings and Smoke Detectors
Issued: 11/4/11

State Fire Marshal Investigates Amusement Ride Accident
Issued: 11/2/11

Vermillion Parish Woman Living in a Shed Dies in Fire
Issued: 10/29/11

Elderly Man Dies in Tangipahoa Parish Fire
Issued: 10/29/11

Two People Die in St. James Apartment Fire
Issued: 10/21/11

Early Morning Fire Claims the Life of Evangeline Parish Man
Issued: 10/19/11

Store Employee Sets Fire to cover up a Theft
Issued: 10/14/11

Arson Arrest in Natchitoches
Issued: 10/11/11

Denham Springs Man Dies in Fire, Police Officer Saves Another
Issued: 10/6/11

It's Fire Prevention Week. Protect your Family from Fire!
Issued: 10/4/11

Three Arrests Made in Connection with 11 Arson Fires
Issued: 9/30/11

Arrests for Arson Fires in the Town of Livingston and Town of Holden areas
Issued: 9/29/11

Severe Storms Cause Assumption Parish Truck Stop Fire
Issued: 9/22/11

State Fire Marshal Offers On-Line Wildfire Safety Information
Issued: 9/22/11

Two Children Die in Crowley Fire
Issued: 9/11/11

Jackson Parish Firefighter Dies in the Line of Duty
Issued: 9/5/11

Jefferson Parish Man Dies in Home Fire
Issued: 9/4/11

Three Arrested in Ascension Parish Fire Resulting from Methamphetamine Lab Explosion
Issued: 8/24/11

Cease and Desist On Outdoor Burning
Issued: 8/23/11

Woman Dies in Home Fire in Bossier Parish
Issued: 8/22/11

Woman Dies in Loranger Fire
Issued: 8/15/11

Illegal Fireworks Seized from Residence
Issued: 7/28/11

Cease and Desist on Outdoor Burning to be Lifted
Issued: 7/17/11

Marahan Man Dies in Fire
Issued: 7/15/11

Louisiana to Host National State Fire Marshal's Conference
Issued: 7/13/11

Holiday Fire Claims the Life of Caddo Parish Couple
Issued: 7/5/11

State Fire Marshal Investigates Fire Caused by Fireworks
Issued: 7/4/11

Fireworks Safety Issues
Issued: 6/24/11

Cease and Desist on Outdoor Burning
Issued: 6/2/11

Louisiana Responds to Alabama Catastrophic Disaster
Issued: 5/1/11

Caldwell Press Conference
Issued: 4/28/11

Baskin Robbins Honors Fallen Firefighters
Issued: 4/27/11

Webster Parish Fires Result in the Arrest of Volunteer Firefighter
Issued: 4/24/11

The State Fire Marshal Announces "A Weekend to Remember"
Issued: 4/12/11

Correction on Desisted Reference: Breaux Bridge Man Dies in Fire
Issued: 4/4/11

Breaux Bridge Man Dies in Fire
Issued: 4/4/11

Cold Arson Case in Caddo Parish Concludes in Arrests
Issued: 3/5/11

Homeowner and Her Grandson Arrested for Arson with the Intent to Defraud
Issued: 3/4/11

Renter Arrested in Maurice Fire
Issued: 3/3/11

Two Men Arrested for Arson and Burglary of Simmesport Convenience Store
Issued: 2/25/11

Man Arrested in Connection with Commercial Arson Fire in Arcadia
Issued: 2/23/11

Arson Fire Destroys St. Helena Parish Home; State Fire Marshal Solicits Information
Issued: 2/22/11

Livingston Parish Man Dies in a Home Fire
Issued: 2/21/11

Acadia Parish Man Dies in Mobile Home
Issued: 2/7/11

Two Arrests Made in Lutcher High School Fire and other Crimes
Issued: 1/26/11

St. James Press Conference
Issued: 1/26/11

State Fire Marshal Investigates the death of a Claiborne Parish Man in a Fire
Issued: 1/8/11

Crowley Man Dies in Home Fire
Issued: 1/8/11

Convenience Store Owner Charged with Arson in St. Rose
Issued: 1/5/11

Volunteer Firefighters Arrested in Connection with Oakdale Arsons
Issued: 1/5/11

2010 Press Releases

Slidell Man Dies in Late Night Fire
Issued: 12/24/10

Arson Fire in Opelousas Claims One Life Three Arrested
Issued: 12/23/10

Heroic Efforts of Vinton Firefighters Save Two Lives in Fire
Issued: 12/20/10

Fireworks Safety Issues
Issued: 12/15/10

Teenager Badly Burned in House Fire in West Carroll Parish
Issued: 12/10/10

Rapides Parish Fire Claims One Life and Another in Critical Condition
Issued: 12/9/10

Seeking Information about Commercial Arson in St. Rose
Issued: 12/7/10

Bogalusa Fire Claims One Life and Critically Injuries Another
Issued: 12/6/10

Safety Precautions with Heaters
Issued: 12/1/10

Caddo Parish Fire Death
Issued: 12/1/10

West Carroll Parish Man Arrested on New Simple Arson Statute
Issued: 11/29/10

Lutcher High School Fire will Cause Football Stadium to be Unusable for Now
Issued: 11/29/10

State Fire Marshal Urges a Fire Safe Holiday
Issued: 11/23/10

Christmas Tree Displays in Commercial Occupancies
Issued: 11/23/10

Investigation into Tragic Death at Dixie Landing
Issued: 11/22/10

Jefferson Parish Man Dies in Tragic Fire
Issued: 11/16/10

Fire Marshal Investigates a Fatal Fire in Avoyelles Parish
Issued: 11/16/10

Fire Sprinkler System Saves High School in St. Landry Parish
Issued: 11/16/10

Fire Marshal Seeks Information into Fire at Lutcher High School
Issued: 11/16/10

Burn Ban Lifted
Issued: 11/16/10

Wild-land Fire Protective Measures
Issued: 10/24/10

Arson Arrest in Gonzales
Issued: 10/18/10

Burn Ban in Effect for Louisiana
Issued: 10/2/10

Fire Prevention Week
Issued: 9/29/10

Spree of Arsons in Livingston Parish Have Been Cleared by Arrests
Issued: 9/13/10

2009 Press Releases

'09 Fireworks Safety Issues
Issued: 12/15/09

'09 Christmas Tree Displays in Commercial Occupancies
Issued: 12/15/09

Burn Ban Lifted
Issued: 7/20/09

Burn Ban in Effect for Louisiana
Issued: 6/23/09

WAFB's 9News online has covered the ban issued by State Fire Marshal Butch Browning. See the video here, at wafb.com.

June 29, 2009 Addendum:

Pursuant to order 0809 "Cease and Desist of Out Door Burning", of the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office, in accordance with La.R.S. 40:1563, law enforcement and fire officials can order individuals to cease and desist all private burnings. Therein, these state and/or local officials can extinguish the fire or danger. Obstruction of these law enforcement and fire officials constitutes a violation of this order and laws pertaining to the obstruction of law enforcement and fire officials in the performance of their duties.

Swine Flu: Concerns & Information for Louisiana Residents
Issued: 4/28/09