Oxygen Tank Explodes During Jackson House Fire

Oxygen tank explodes during Jackson house fire

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An investigation is underway after Jackson firefighters responded to a house fire. The fire occurred at a vacant home in the 3200 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive just before 6:00 a.m. on July 22. Man accused of attacking realtor in Rankin County appears in court Division Fire Chief Charles Felton said units reported they heard some type of explosion, which was later determined to be an oxygen tank. According t…

Gas explosion as a result of North Jackson house fire, officials say

Gas explosion as a result of North Jackson house fire, officials say JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – A gas line exploded as a result of a house fire in North Jackson on Tuesday morning. This according to officials at the scene located on Martin Luther King Drive. The Jackson Fire Department said they received the call just before 6 a.m., and that the home was fully involved in flames when they arrived. The Jackson Fire Department is still working to con…