By Associated Press - Saturday, September 17, 2016

RAYVILLE, La. (AP) - State fire marshal investigators are trying to find out what caused a fire that killed a 73-year-old woman in Rayville.

The News-Star reports (https://tnsne.ws/2ceXEaN ) that the fire was reported Friday. Ossie Bryant’s body was found on the floor of the living room of the wood-frame house. The bodies of three family pets also were found inside.

Officials said Bryant used a wheelchair and had limited mobility.



The fire is believed to have started in a bedroom before spreading throughout the home.

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