Weekend fires in Mississippi leave 3 dead in Leflore, Lamar and Panola counties

Three dead in separate weekend fires across Mississippi

LEFLORE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) announced three people died after weekend fires in Mississippi. The first fire occurred in Leflore County on October 16, 2026. According to investigators, Greenwood firefighters responded to Falcon Street, where they found Donnie Martin Williams, 78, inside a bedroom. Investigators ruled the fire accidental, [...]

Weekend fires in Mississippi leave 3 dead in Leflore, Lamar and Panola counties

Three separate house fires in Mississippi over the weekend resulted in the deaths of three individuals, with investigations ongoing in two of the incidents.

Fatal fire in Greenwood is one of 3 in state over weekend

Fatal fire in Greenwood is one of 3 in state over weekend dmonroe Wed, 10/21/2026 - 04:40 PM A house fire Friday morning in Greenwood that claimed the life of a 78-year-old woman was one of three fatal fires in Mississippi last weekend.Read more about Fatal fire in Greenwood is one of 3 in state over weekend Read more about Fatal fire in Greenwood is one of 3 in state over weekend1056 views

Three weekend fire deaths bring Mississippi total to 63 this year

JACKSON – Three people died in separate fires across Mississippi over the weekend, bringing the state’s fire death total to 63 for the year, according to the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The first fire happened Friday, Oct. 16, on Falcon Street in Greenwood. The Greenwood Fire Department found 78-year-old Donnie Martin Williams in her bedroom. State Fire Marshal investigators determined the fire was accidental and was caused by smoking while usi…