Ten fire departments in Jones County responded to 1937 Highway 29 North this morning shortly after 1:00 a.m. to the report of a structure fire. Glen Musgrove, a firefighter with the Soso Volunteer Fire Department, was on his commute home from work when he passed the residence and observed the garage fully engulfed in flames. Noting cars present at the home, he began making efforts to wake the residents. Bobby James, his wife and 17-year-old daughter were all home and managed to escape the single family brick home.
Upon arrival of the first responding fire apparatus, the home was found to be fully involved. It sustained heavy damage in the fire. The fire may have been caused by use of a flood light plugged into the garage for heat for an outside dog.
Pleasant Ridge, Soso, Calhoun, South Jones, Southwest Jones, Moselle, M & M, Hebron, and Powers volunteer fire departments, along with Ellisville Fire Department, responded to the scene. Mississippi Power Company, Centerpoint Energy, Emserv Ambulance Service, and the Jones County Sheriff's Office were also on scene.
No injuries were reported.
The Jones County Fire Council would take this opportunity to remind citizens to use all equipment for its intended purpose and according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Information from Dana Bumgardner - PIO/Jones County Fire Council