fatal house fire

The woman was found unresponsive in the kitchen.

Lafayette Fire Department investigator Alton Trahan says they will release more information as it becomes available.

Investigators say they did not find working smoke alarms.

More information about what happened is expected to be released later.

The Lafayette Fire Department responded to the fire at around 8:30 Thursday night.

State Fire Marshal Bruce Browning says he can't emphasize enough the importance of smoke alarms.

Three pets also died in the fire.

The man's family is currently in the process of arranging the plans for his funeral.

Firefighters responded to the fire around 12:30 a.m. Friday morning.

Investigators with the State Fire Marshal's Office determined the fire started in a bedroom where the body of 64-year-old Diane Winchester was found.