WEST MONROE, LA. (KNOE 8 News) - The cause of the fire that killed two young girls was a toaster oven, according to the Ouachita Parish Fire Department.
This afternoon a representative of the fire department told KNOE 8 News reporter Jillian Corder that they believe the fire occurred after paper was stuffed into the toaster oven.
However, at this time foul play is not suspected, according to the OPFD spokesman. They are ruling the fire accidental.
If you would like to make a donation to the family, you can contact Katrina Chilton at the Civic Center at (318) 329-3312 or (318) 329-2225. Monetary donations can be made at the Chase Bank branch at the corner of North 7th and Cypress Street in West Monroe under the name Susan McMurry.
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WEST MONROE, LA. (KNOE 8 News) - The deadly West Monroe fire that killed 16-month-old Emma McMurry and three-year-old Gwyndolyn McMurry on Monday is still being investigated.
Ouachita Parish fire investigators tell KNOE 8 News that a cause still has not been confirmed. They say they are waiting for the State Fire Marshal's office to investigate the burnt home on Friday.
The State Fire Marshal's office will be bringing in K-9 units trained to sniff out ignitable liquids.
Ouachita Parish fire investigators say the State Fire Marshal's visit is standard procedure any time there is a death related to a fire.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:11 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:11:30 GMT
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - One person has died, following a collision between a train and a car in northern Ouachita Parish. Also, another person is injured after that wreck.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - One person has died, following a collision between a train and a car in northern Ouachita Parish. Also, another person is injured after that wreck.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 2:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 18:01:27 GMT
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Monroe Police and Ouachita Parish Deputies continue to investigate multiple shootings, a murder and a weekend stabbing in the parish.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Monroe Police and Ouachita Parish Deputies continue to investigate multiple shootings, a murder and a weekend stabbing in the parish.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:57 AM EDT2013-06-19 09:57:38 GMT
NEW ORLEANS (KNOE 8 News/AP) - A 13-year-old boy from a New Orleans suburb has been arrested after authorities say he told them he used TV wrestling moves on his 5-year-old half-sister, who died from the beating.
NEW ORLEANS (KNOE 8 News/AP) - A 13-year-old boy from a New Orleans suburb has been arrested after authorities say he told them he used TV wrestling moves on his 5-year-old half-sister, who died from the beating.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:27:15 GMT
TALLULAH, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Board members at Madison Parish Hospital put the CEO on administrative leave earlier this month and they told us why on Tuesday.
TALLULAH, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Board members at Madison Parish Hospital put the CEO on administrative leave earlier this month and they told us why on Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-06-19 12:54:41 GMT
SHREVEPORT, La. (KNOE 8 News/AP) - Shreveport police have arrested a 32-year-old woman in the death of a toddler who was brought to the hospital on Monday.
SHREVEPORT, La. (KNOE 8 News/AP) - Shreveport police have arrested a 32-year-old woman in the death of a toddler who was brought to the hospital on Monday.
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks.
