At approximately 11:00AM Sunday morning the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office received a 911 call concerning an explosion and fire behind Southside Park in St. Martinville. It was reported that someone was burning scrap material when the explosion occurred.

Upon arrival deputies located the body of 56 year old Clayton Charles of St. Martinville. No more details are available and the investigation is ongoing.

 

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