Church campus fire forces early school dismissal in George County

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A fire at a church campus in the Rocky Creek community in George County led to an early dismissal of a nearby school.

The fire happened at the Rocky Creek Baptist Church activities building.

The Howell Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call with other agencies in the county.

As a result of the firefighting efforts, Rocky Creek Elementary, located next to the church, dismissed students around 10:15 this morning out of an abundance of caution.

No injuries to the public or fighters were reported as a result of the blaze

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