From Maringouin, La.: A fatal apartment fire resulted in the deaths of a mother and her young child. The victims have been identified by authorities. Emergency responders were called to the scene after a fire was reported. A neighbor assisted the mother in escaping the burning apartment, but she succumbed to her injuries.

The child was found deceased upstairs. Multiple people were displaced due to the fire. Firefighters battled the flames for nearly two hours before extinguishing them.

The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. Further information about the incident can be found through official sources.