MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – One dog died and another is recovering after a mobile home fire Sunday afternoon in Meridian, according to an updated report received by Queen City Newsfeed.
The Meridian Fire Department responded to the fire at a trailer park in the 290 block of Old Country Club East at approximately 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. Initial reports indicated that two dogs were lost in the blaze, but an anonymous update later confirmed that only one dog died.
The second dog was rescued by Meridian firefighters and transported to a local veterinary clinic, where it is being kept overnight for observation. According to the update, the dog received immediate life-saving care at the scene from Meridian Fire Department paramedics and Metro Ambulance Service sprint medics. Crews worked to clear the animal’s airway, administer high-flow oxygen and stimulate breathing.
A veterinarian treating the dog reported that the animal is doing much better after being bathed and stabilized and is expected to survive.
Firefighters were also able to rescue a pet lizard from the home. The reptile survived the fire.
Meridian Fire Chief Michael Evans said the homeowners were not at home when the fire broke out. No injuries to people were reported, but the mobile home was declared a total loss.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Video from the scene was provided by the Meridian Fire Department.
