Officials: Unattended candle sparked mobile home fire

DENHAM SPRINGS, La. (WAFB) - Firefighters in Livingston Parish responded to a late-night mobile home fire Thursday, March 30.

It happened at Eastover Mobile Homes in Denham Springs.

Firefighters in Livingston Parish responded to a late-night mobile home fire Thursday, March 30.(WAFB)

Officials report a squatter had been living at the abandoned building and was using a candle as a light source. They reportedly left the candle unattended, starting the fire.

Flames from a mobile home fire in Denham Springs light up the night as embers fly towards the neighboring Shadow Springs Estates.

The investigation is ongoing.

Details are limited. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

Firefighters in Livingston Parish responded to a late-night mobile home fire Thursday, March 30.(WAFB)

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