A structure fire early Wednesday morning at a Natchez business is under investigation by local and state authorities.
At approximately 5:05 a.m. on July 30, Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Deputies and firefighters from Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #5, along with mutual aid from Districts #1 and #4, responded to a fire at Rite-Way Grocery/JJ’s Lounge and Dance Hall in the 9500 block of Hwy. 1. The fire was reported by the NATCOM 911 Center.
Emergency units arrived to find smoke and flames visible from the building. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze while an EMS unit from Natchitoches Regional Medical Center remained on standby.
The business sustained significant damage. The Louisiana State Fire Marshal’s Office is assisting District #5 with the investigation into the cause of the fire, which remains undetermined at this time.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
