2 fires under review in Adams County

Published 12:13 am Thursday, April 17, 2014

NATCHEZ — Two Wednesday morning vehicle fires are under investigation in Adams County.

The Natchez Fire Department responded to vehicle fires on Terry Road and Horseshoe Drive between 3 and 4:30 a.m., according to a news release from the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.

Adams County Sheriff Chuck Mayfield said the ACSO has evidence suggesting the fires were arson.

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“We are going to continue investigating these fires in the coming days,” Mayfield said.

A neighbor — who told the 911 dispatcher they saw flames shooting from a vehicle down the street after hearing two loud bangs — reported the Terry Road fire, according to the news release.

The Horseshoe Drive fire was also reported by a 911 call.

No injuries were reported from either fire.