A 61-year-old man and two dogs were killed Wednesday night during a multi-structure fire in Starks.
Firefighters in Calcasieu Parish responded just before 9:00 pm to the fire in the 100 block of Scales Road.
Upon arrival, three structures were found to be on fire.
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During an investigation, a body believed to be the 61-year-old homeowner was found inside one of the burned buildings.
Two dogs were also found dead.
The State Fire Marshal's Office is currently investigating.
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