LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – The Meridian Fire Department responded to a home in the 400 block of Sweet Gum Bottom Road Monday around noon after receiving reports of smoke coming from inside the residence.
First responders arrived to find an elderly resident who had noticed the smoke but was having difficulty evacuating. Firefighters quickly assisted the individual and made sure everyone was safely out of the home.
While there were no visible flames, fire crews discovered smoke inside the house. They focused their efforts on investigating the attic area to determine the source of the smoke.
Meridian Fire Chief Michael Evans said there were no injuries reported, and the cause of the smoke remained under investigation as of Monday afternoon.
In addition to the Meridian Fire Department, the Meridian Police Department, Metro Ambulance Services, and Lauderdale Emergency Management Agency (LEMA) responded to the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, and additional details will be provided as they become available.
