Fire Tears Through Meridian House and Leaves 10 Residents Without a Home
Ten people went to bed the night before with a home. By Wednesday evening, they did not have one.
On June 17, 2026, Meridian Fire crews responded to a house fire at the 3600 block of S. Orleans Place at around 6:00 p.m. The fire had already moved from the rear exterior into the roof and attic before crews could contain it.
No one was hurt. No animals were injured. But ten people were displaced. And that number is where this story gets more complicated than a standard fire brief.
What Happened on S. Orleans Place
Meridian Fire arrived at the 3600 block of S. Orleans Place around 6:00 p.m. on June 17. The fire originated at the rear exterior and had already spread into the roof and attic by the time crews got there…