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Fires under investigation in Acadia Parish

Authorities in Acadia Parish are investigating an early morning fire that occurred in the 600 block of Choppy Road near Church Point.

Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon stated that his office received a call from a passing motorist who reported the fire shortly before 6:30 a.m.   

The Mire Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene and upon arrival found the structure fully engulfed and burnt to the ground. Once the fire was out, members of the Mire Fire Department checked the structure and located a body near the front door and requested law enforcement at the scene.

Investigators with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office along with the Acadia Parish Coroner’s Office and Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office were called to scene and have taken over the investigation.

The Acadia Parish Coroner’s Office advised that the body will be transported to Calcasieu Parish Coroner’s Office to determine the cause of death as well as the race and sex of the fire victim.

Then, shortly before 8 a.m., the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office received a report of vehicle fire north of Church Point.  

The Richard Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene and upon arrival found a vehicle fully engulfed near the intersection of Black Smith Road and Highway 95. The vehicle which was located in front of an abandoned home was burnt beyond recognition. 

At this time, investigators are treating the incidents as arson but are unsure at this time if the incidents are connected.

Anyone that may have seen anything is asked to contact the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office at 788-8700.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

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