Structure Fire at 902 Hillcrest St. early Monday morning

VICKSBURG, MS – At around 12:15 a.m., the Vicksburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 902 Hillcrest St. When the Fire department arrived on the scene the building was fully engulfed in flames.

In a live video, the Vicksburg Daily News was able to confirm that no one lives at the residence, 902 Hillcrest St., but the owner stated they have had to run people off from the dwelling.

Both Engine 6 and Engine 7 were on scene to extinguish the blaze.

“Upon arrival, the building was fully engulfed in flames. The crew efficiently extinguished the fire using a defensive attack. The structure was reported to be vacant, and no injuries were reported,” said Vicksburg Fire Chief Derrick Stamps.

No immediate cause to the start of the blaze has been reported at this time.