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Juvenile charged in Pass Christian arson case

A juvenile has been arrested in an arson case that began in mid-July. Pass Christian Fire Department said the investigation began with a break-in on July 13 of a home on Second Street. Police put the house on extra patrol…

Lightning strike sparks fire at home in Saucier

No one was injured and one person escaped an early morning house fire in Saucier on Friday morning. Harrison County Fire Rescue reports the fire at the home on Old Highway 49 was started by a lightning strike. Harrison County…

Ocean Springs promotes Heath to deputy fire chief

Ocean Springs named a new deputy fire chief today. Ryan Heath succeeds long-time Deputy Chief Ray West, who retired. Heath comes to the job with 16 years of experience as a firefighter. "Fire service is rooted deep in my veins,"…

Two die in house fire on Bell Creek Road

Two people injured in a house fire this morning on Bell Creek Road have died. Harrison County coroner Brian Switzer confirmed the deaths to WXXV. Family members at the scene told WXXV that…

Escatawpa man dies in mobile home fire

An 81-year-old Escatawpa man died in a fire that started Thursday night and destroyed his home. Jackson County firefighters and sheriff's deputies responded to a call of a house fire on Wolf Ridge Road about 8:16 p.m. When they arrived,…