Severe cold and winter storm conditions tied to Winter Storm Fern have resulted in multiple deaths in the US state of Louisiana, authorities confirmed today as freezing temperatures and widespread power outages continue to grip the region. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, at least two men in Caddo Parish died from hypothermia as frigid weather and power disruptions left residents exposed to dangerously low temperatures. Officials are also investigating additional suspected hypothermia deaths that could raise the storm related toll further. 
In addition to the hypothermia fatalities, a third death was confirmed when an 86 year old man in DeSoto Parish died from carbon monoxide poisoning related to the storm. Emergency crews warned that prolonged power outages combined with repeated hard freezes are creating life threatening conditions, especially for residents without reliable heating. 
State leaders have urged residents to seek shelter in warming centers and ensure safe use of heating equipment to reduce risks. With warming shelters and emergency support stations open across Louisiana, officials are emphasizing the importance of community vigilance and preparedness as extreme cold continues. 
The extreme cold surge from Winter Storm Fern has affected much of the United States, with hundreds of thousands without power and dozens of storm related deaths reported nationwide. 
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