JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson firefighters said fireworks caused multiple fires in the capital city.
The first fire occurred in the 700 block of Valencia Street around 6:00 p.m. on December 31, 2025. According to Division Fire Chief Charles Felton, crews responded to a brush fire and found flames coming from the roof of a structure. They received information that the fire was caused by fireworks.
During the process of extinguishing the fire, Felton said one firefighter was injured by stepping in a hole. The firefighter was transported to a local hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
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The second fire occurred at a home in the 5500 block of Audubon Park around 12:30 a.m. on January 1, 2026. According to Felton, fire units saw smoke and flames coming from the home when they arrived at the location…