Jackson Firefighters Battle Huge Flames and Smoke at Storage Facility on Highway 80

Massive fire at storage facility started after woman argued with girlfriend

A Hinds County municipal court judge set bond for Miesha Nelson who was arrested in connection with setting a fire at Jackson Self Storage.

Jackson firefighters battle huge flames and smoke at storage facility on Highway 80

A massive fire broke out Tuesday at a storage facility on Highway 80 in Jackson.

Portions of Highway 80 blocked due to fire

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Portions of Highway 80 are closed as the Jackson Fire Department fights a massive fire. The fire happened Tuesday afternoon at Jackson Self Storage on Highway 80, near Utica Avenue. Nearly 10 fire trucks are on the scene. WLBT crews on the scene say that an entire building is up in flames. However, crews say that it seems that the fire department is beginning to subdue the flames. Portions of Highway 80 are currently blo…

Woman arrested for arson at Jackson storage facility

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to a massive fire at a storage facility. The fire occurred at Jackson Self Storage on Highway 80 on May 12, 2026. Chief Fire Investigator Charles Felton said when crews arrived, they saw smoke and flames coming from the structure. Crews worked to extinguish the fire. No injuries [...]

Woman charged with arson after Jackson self-storage fire

JACKSON — A woman was arrested after a fire Tuesday afternoon at Jackson Self Storage at 3280 U.S. 80, Jackson Fire Department Chief Charles Felton said.Firefighters were dispatched at 1:59 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, for a reported structure fire and worked to extinguish the blaze, Felton said.Felton said Miesha Nelson…

Jackson firefighters respond to structure fire at self-storage facility

JACKSON – Jackson firefighters responded Tuesday afternoon to a reported structure fire at a self-storage facility, according to Jackson Fire Department Chief Charles Felton. Felton said units were called at 1:59 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, to Jackson Self Storage at 3280 U.S. 80. Firefighters are in the process of extinguishing the fire, Felton said. No additional information was immediately available. The post Jackson firefighters respond to struct…