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  • Main Street Closure to Continue Following Delta Fuel Fire; Downtown Natchez Businesses Remain Open

    Main Street Closure to Continue Following Delta Fuel Fire; Downtown Natchez Businesses Remain Open

    Mayor Dan Gibson is urging residents and visitors to continue supporting Downtown Natchez businesses as a portion of Main Street remains closed following Sunday’s fire at the Delta Fuel building.

    According to the City of Natchez, engineers have evaluated the fire-damaged structure and determined it poses a collapse risk. As a result, Main Street between the intersections of Union Street and Commerce Street will remain closed to vehicle traffic until the building can be safely stabilized or demolished.

    In addition, the section of Main Street between Union Street and Locust Alley will remain closed to pedestrian traffic for public safety. City officials said there is currently no timeline for reopening the area as they continue working with Delta Fuel and structural engineers to determine the safest course of action.

    Despite the temporary closure, city leaders emphasized that Downtown Natchez remains open for business.

    Motorists traveling through downtown are being directed to turn right onto Union Street, left onto Jefferson Street, and then left onto Commerce Street to reconnect with Main Street. Pedestrians can also access the downtown business district by using Locust Alley.

    The City is encouraging residents and visitors to continue shopping, dining, and visiting downtown restaurants, retail stores, attractions, and other local businesses during the closure.

    Mayor Dan Gibson also expressed his appreciation to the many agencies and individuals who responded to Sunday’s fire, including the Natchez Fire Department, Vidalia Fire Department, Adams County, Concordia Parish, law enforcement officers, first responders, volunteers, and citizens who provided food, drinks, and other support throughout the emergency response.

    “Most importantly, we are thankful there were no injuries and no loss of life,” the City said in its update. “While this closure is an inconvenience, public safety remains our highest priority, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and continued support of our downtown community.”

  • Mom, 6 Kids Die In Mississippi House Fire; Dad Injured

    Mom, 6 Kids Die In Mississippi House Fire; Dad Injured

    The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

    CLINTON, Miss. (AP) — A mother and her six children died when a fire destroyed their home early Saturday in central Mississippi, authorities said.

    The father was the lone survivor of the 12:30 a.m. blaze in Clinton, a city of about 26,500 people just outside the capital city of Jackson. He tried unsuccessfully to save family members and suffered smoke inhalation, burns, cuts and bruises, city spokesman Mark Jones told The Associated Press.

    He was taken to a local hospital but “wanted to stay at the scene,” Jones said.

    Jones later released a list of those killed: Brittney Presley, 33, and her children Landon Brookshire, 15; Lane Presley, 13; Lawson Presley, 12; Grayson Presley, 6; Malcom Presley, 4; and Felicity Presley, 1.

    The scene at the house later in the day was one of devastation. The charred remains of the single-story wood frame house partially covered with melted siding could be seen along with the remains of an SUV in the burned-out garage. Clothes, toys and furniture were strewn on the yard in the aftermath of firefighters’ fighting the blaze. Burglar bars could be seen in the windows or, in some cases, on the lawn. It was not immediately known if they had hindered escapes from the fire.

    Nearby, under a tree, someone had left a bouquet of carnations.

    The state Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire, Jones said. He said the house was built around 1951. He had no information on whether it was equipped with smoke detectors.