A family of six is displaced after a fast-moving early morning house fire in Meridian caused significant damage to their home on Wednesday, according to a city press release.
Crews with the Meridian Fire Department responded around 1:19 a.m. to a structure fire near Linder and Ustick Roads. Officials say the fire originated in the garage and quickly spread into the second floor and attic before firefighters were able to bring it under control. Multiple fire units, law enforcement, and utility crews assisted at the scene.
Authorities said working smoke detectors alerted the occupants, allowing all six family members to safely evacuate before emergency crews arrived. No injuries were reported…