JACKSON – Eight families were displaced Sunday morning after a fire damaged multiple units at an apartment complex on West Capitol Street, according to the Jackson Fire Department.
Source: JFDFirefighters were called at 8:49 a.m. Sunday to 1315 W. Capitol St., the Magnolia Apartments, for a reported structure fire.
When crews arrived, they found smoke and flames coming from the building, according to Chief Felton.
After the fire was extinguished, the origin and cause could not immediately be determined, and a fire investigator was called to the scene.
Investigators later classified the cause of the fire as undetermined, according to the fire department. Officials said the investigation remains ongoing as additional information becomes available.
The fire damaged eight apartment units and displaced eight families, authorities said. The American Red Cross is assisting those affected.
No injuries were reported.
