JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – One of Mercy House’s aftercare homes was damaged by a fire during the early morning hours of August 27, 2026, after being struck by lightning.
Mercy House officials said lightning struck the house at 3:00 a.m. Six people inside the home were the first to notice the fire in the attic.
Matt Milliman, CEO and executive director of Mercy House, said the Hopewell Volunteer Fire Department responded and fought the fire. However, the house was destroyed. No one was injured…