MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – A fire damaged a home in the West Gate Hills area of Meridian on Tuesday afternoon, but no injuries were reported.
The Meridian Fire Department responded to the 5100 block of West Gate Hills around 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to Fire Chief Michael Evans.
Evans said firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze within minutes of arriving at the scene.
The fire is believed to have started underneath the carport area of the home. Flames also burned through the electrical service line connecting power to the residence.
No injuries were reported in the fire.
After assessing the scene and speaking with the occupants of the home, fire officials determined that no further investigation into the cause was necessary.
