At approximately 12: 23pm, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies and Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #7 responded to a vehicle fire on La. Hwy 485 near Mallard Hill Road in west Natchitoches Parish according to the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies say the 2004 Ford pickup truck was a total loss.

The driver stated it appeared the fire originated with a tire failure.

There were no injuries.

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