News photos: Tuesday evening fire on Bluebird Drive

Published 12:04 am Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Natchez Fire Department Lt. Eddie Hawkins runs back to the firetruck for supplies while fighting a fire on North Blue Bird Drive at the home of Walter Mackel Sr. Mackel and his grandson Kentrell Mackel were home at the time of the fire. Kentrell helped Mackel, who is wheelchair bound, out of the house. Mackel was taken to Merit Health Natchez with minor burns. All offers of assistance to the family can be directed to 601-660-8466.  (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez Fire Department Lt. Eddie Hawkins runs back to the firetruck for supplies while fighting a fire on North Bluebird Drive at the home of Walter Mackel Sr. Mackel and his grandson Kentrell Mackel were home at the time of the fire. Kentrell helped Mackel, who is wheelchair bound, out of the house. Mackel was taken to Merit Health Natchez with minor burns. All offers of assistance to the family can be directed to 601-660-8466. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)

Kentrell Mackel watches firefighters fight a fire at the home that he lives in with his grandfather Walter Mackel Sr. Kentrell helped a wheelchair bound Mackel get out of the house. Mackel was taken to Merit Health Natchez with minor burns. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)

Kentrell Mackel watches firefighters fight a fire at the home that he lives in with his grandfather Walter Mackel Sr. Kentrell helped a wheelchair bound Mackel get out of the house. Mackel was taken to Merit Health Natchez with minor burns. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez Fire Department firefighter Keon Brandon sprays water on a fire. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez Fire Department firefighter Keon Brandon sprays water on a fire. (Sam Gause / The Natchez Democrat)