Fatal Fire

Two people are dead following the aftermath of a fatal house fire that occurred on the Labor Day holiday weekend in Ouachita Parish. According to parish officials, on Sunday, September 3, 2023 around 4:00 AM, Ouachita Parish firefighters responded to a house fire call on Burton Place in Monroe, LA. According to reports, firefighters located the bodies of two male victims inside the dwelling. One of the victims was found in the dining area of the house, while the other individual was located in a backroom. The fatal fire victims were Demetrius Robinsson and Frank Nitty. Both victims were reported to be from the local area. According to officials, both victims were also said to be frequent visitors to the residence. Though the investigation is in its early stages of the tragedy, officials from the Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office have determined that the fire began in a bedroom. Officials have not ruled out any probable causes of the fire, as the possibility of unsafe smoking practices may have contributed to the fire, according to officials. They also said that there were no working smoke alarms in the residence.