# Tragedy in Metairie House Fire | New Orleans News

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Podcast: [New Orleans News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-orleans-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7562541)
Published: 2026-08-01T19:52:47+00:00
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## Resource

A deadly house fire in Metairie claimed the life of an elderly man early Saturday morning. Firefighters arrived at a single-story home on Elise Avenue around 7:35 AM to find smoke billowing from the attic, where the blaze is believed to have started. The victim, discovered unresponsive in a hallway, succumbed to his injuries at a nearby hospital. Authorities have not yet released his identity or the cause of the fire, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating. Updates will follow as more details emerge. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/fa287c7996be5324

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