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Honda recalls Odyssey minivans for fire hazard

Honda is recalling Odyssey minivans from the 2018 to the current model year because there's a risk of fire. The recall affects 241,000 of the popular minivans. The danger is in a potentially faulty power outlet in the third row.…

Shooting kills 2 officers before Hawaii homes catch fire

By CALEB JONES, JENNIFER KELLEHER and MARCO GARCIA Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Authorities and neighbors say Hawaii man with a history of run-ins with police and neighbors was facing eviction when he stabbed his landlord and killed two officers…

Trailer fire in Saucier

The Harrison County Fire Department responded to trailer fire tonight in Saucier. Shortly before 5 p.m. crews responded to a double-wide trailer fire off of Saucier-Lizana Road. According to Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, no residents of the trailer…

Investigation underway into suspicious fire in Harrison County

An investigation is underway into a suspicious fire in Harrison County. According to officials, a fire broke out at a vacant, single-wide mobile home early Monday afternoon. When firefighters arrived, the structure was engulfed in flames, and parts of the…

Prescribed burn happening Tuesday afternoon on Deer Island

Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources say a prescribed burn is being conducted on Deer Island this afternoon, Tuesday, January 7, 2020. The burn began sometime between 10 a.m. and noon and is expected to last for the…

Fire breaks out at Ravenwood Apartments in Gulfport

An investigation continues today into a weekend fire that broke out at a Gulfport apartment complex. Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt says around 8 p.m. a fire broke out at Ravenwood Apartments on Pass Road. Eight units from Gulfport Fire…

Fireworks ignite debris in garbage can

The last 24 hours have been non-stop for fire crews across the Coast. Harrison County Fire Marshal Pat Sullivan says his department has kept busy responding to fires related to fireworks. Shortly after 2 a.m., fire units were called to…

Charred car remains after fire in Gulfport

Tense moments for one Gulfport family after a car on their property became engulfed in flames. It happened on the intersection of Swan Lake Boulevard and Tree Top Way. Earlier this evening Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and the Gulfport Fire…

Home fire prevention

House fires are an issue year round, but experts say they become more prevalent as the temperature drops. Attempting to knock the winter edge off is a task all are faced with, but for some it can be deadly. “Heating…

Free smoke alarm program

Shocking new statistics paint a grim picture for firefighters in our state, but there is something you can do to help. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there have been 46 firefighter fatalities reported so far in 2019. In 2018,…

Family dog rescued from house fire in Ocean Springs

A heartwarming story of survival and resilience that could have ended a lot differently if it wasn’t for one phone call. An Ocean Springs family loses their home and all of their belongings, but their German Shepard, Bob, is rescued…

Overnight fire in Harrison County

Quick response by Harrison County firefighters is being credited with saving a home in north Harrison County from major damage. Crews with Harrison County Fire Rescue and Lizana Fire responded to a fire alarm going off at a house on…

Gorenflo Elementary closed to students Thursday due to fire

This afternoon, several thunderstorms popped up which Biloxi school officials believe caused lightning to strike one of the AC units at Gorenflo Elementary School. Firefighters were able to control the fire shortly after the lightning strike. As a result, students…

Fire damages historic home in Biloxi

Tense moments for a Biloxi man as firefighters battle a blaze at his home. Anthony Gazzo has lived in this home on Crawford Street his whole life, but at about 5:30 this afternoon, the back part of the home caught…