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An early morning fire destroyed an apartment complex on Lake Hill Drive at the end of Bazinsky Road destroying about 24 units and leaving about 20 families homeless.

Fire Chief Craig Danczyk said firefighters received a 911 call about 1:30 a.m. Saturday about an apartment fire on Lake Hill Drive and arrived to find flames had already broken through the building’s roof.

Fire fighters were unable to contain the fire, and flames got into the attic and raced the length of the building.

Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said the Red Cross has opened a shelter for the fire victims at Hawkins United Methodist Church, 3736  Halls Ferry Road. He said anyone who is a victim from the fire can go there.

About John Surratt

John Surratt is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a degree in general studies. He has worked as an editor, reporter and photographer for newspapers in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. He has been a member of The Vicksburg Post staff since 2011 and covers city government. He and his wife attend St. Paul Catholic Church and he is a member of the Port City Kiwanis Club.

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