Chapel Ridge Fire Calls and the City's Response | Hattiesburg News

Jackson firefighters are responding repeatedly to blighted Chapel Ridge apartments—despite the complex being officially vacant—highlighting a growing crisis as abandoned buildings become unsafe havens. Fire Chief RaSean Thomas stresses every call is treated with urgency, even when it’s the same location over and over. The issue isn’t isolated; across Jackson, neglected properties are drawing desperate residents, making apartment complexes especially risky. Yet Chief Thomas sees hope: after 27 years on the force, this is the first time a coordinated plan is emerging to tackle the problem. The JFD’s Arson Division is now partnering with police for increased patrols in hotspots like Chapel Ridge. Still pending: an update from Code Enforcement on the property’s legal status in environmental court. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wjtv.com/news/local-news/jackson-firefighters-respond-to-multiple-fires-at-chapel-ridge/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/602119e25cbe36fb Report issues to [email protected].