Fire damages Washington Street house

Published 9:47 am Saturday, December 25, 2021

By John Surratt

A Dec. 25 fire heavily damaged this home on Washington Street in 2021. This fire was one of four that took place over last Christmas weekend. Submitted Craig Danczyk

An early morning fire heavily damaged an unoccupied house at 2510 Washington St. Saturday.

Vicksburg Fire Chief Craig Danczyk said the fire occurred about 2 a.m. He said the building’s roof collapsed early as firefighters battled the blaze and Battalion Chief Tim Love ordered crews to use defensive tactics to save adjacent structures.

Besides Love, Engines 6 and 7, Ladder 14, rescue and Ambulance 40 responded to the fire call.

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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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