LIVINGSTON PARISH - The State Fire Marshal (SFM) says deputies are investigating a deadly mobile home fire that took one woman's life.

Livingston Parish firefighters responded to a mobile home fire in the 36000 block of North Walker Road, in Walker.

The fatal incident occurred around 10:45 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 29 and resulted in the death of the home's 71-year-old occupant. 

Official identification and cause of death are pending an autopsy by the Livingston Parish Coroner's Office.

SFM investigators have determined that an accidental fire began in a bedroom and spread throughout the home.