CLARKE COUNTY, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – A fire that erupted at a chicken house on County Road 624 around 10:30 a.m. resulted in the total loss of one structure, while firefighters successfully contained damage to two others.
Clarke County Fire Service Chief Bradley McNeece praised the rapid response from local fire departments, stating, “With a quick and diligent response by all departments, we were able to save the majority of the remaining two houses. Volunteers battled the fire for nearly three hours to contain it. Excellent response and effort by every department, quickly working together to control this scale of event.”
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Fire Investigator and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. In addition, state agencies have been contacted to assist the owner with cleanup and proper disposal of debris.
Fire departments that responded to the incident include Carmichael, East Quitman, Hopewell, Desoto, Quitman, Theadville, Wayne County, and the Clarke County Emergency Management Agency, alongside the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office.
No injuries have been reported. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
SOURCE: Clarke County Hot Topics
