From Maringouin, La.: A fatal fire occurred on Monday morning, claiming the lives of a mother and her 6-year-old child. The victims have been identified by authorities. Emergency responders were called to the scene after a fire was reported.

The child was found upstairs and the mother died from her injuries after initially escaping the apartment with help from a neighbor. Further details about the incident are available from the source. Authorities have not determined the cause of the fire, which displaced more than 10 people.

Firefighters spent nearly two hours putting out the flames. The incident is being investigated by authorities, including the sheriff's office and police department.