NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A man is dead following a fire that happened in the New Orleans East area in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan 4. According to the New Orleans Fire Department, the fire, which happened at 4900 Flake Ave., was reported at 2:49 a.m., with fire fighters were on scene by 2:55 a.m. On scene, personnel found a small, one-story home, with flames already through the roof. Neighbors said the 67-year-old homeowner, who lived alone, was unaccounted for. Bomb materials found at Mandeville Street house in connection with terror attack: FBI After searching the home and suppressing the fire, the man was found dead in the front-right corner of the home. Neighbors reportedly heard what sounded like an explosion before going outside to find their neighbor's house engulfed in fire. Seven NOFD units and 21 Fire Operations personnel were used to bring the fire under control by 3:20 a.m. The cause of the fire is being investigated. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Most Loved Sports Cars Hillary Clinton, George Soros and Denzel Washington will receive the highest US civilian honor Judge denies Jan. 6 rioter’s bid to attend Trump inauguration Filmmaker and husband to Aubrey Plaza, Jeff Baena, dies by suicide: report Florida mom makes teen son turn himself in for crime