MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – A person was found deceased following a structure fire Friday morning in Meridian.
Meridian Fire Department Fire Chief Michael Evans said crews responded to a call about the blaze at a building located at the intersection of 29th Avenue and 9th Street around 7 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire and smoke coming from the second story at the rear of the structure.
Rescue crews immediately entered the building to search for possible occupants. During their search, one person was discovered inside the home and was later pronounced deceased.
The fire was quickly brought under control, and the building was secured.
The State Fire Marshal’s Office was notified and has joined the investigation into the cause of the fire. The Meridian Police Department is also assisting in the inquiry.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, and officials are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the fire.
This is a developing story, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
