LAUREL, Miss. (WJTV) – Fifteen Jones County volunteer fire departments responded to assist the Laurel Fire Department with a fire at Jones Middle School in Laurel. The fire happened on Saturday, July 4.
According to officials, fireworks were strewn over the scene. They believe the fireworks may have been a contributing factor in the fire.
The school sustained major damage. No injuries were reported.
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