Two fires break out at Jackson ball field Thursday evening
UPDATE (10/27/23): We first brought you this story last week, when firefighters responded to the Lion’s Field on Arlington Avenue twice in one night.
According to the Jackson Fire Department, two fires broke out at the ball field last Thursday night. The first started at the stadium seating and concession stand area. The second was started at the announcers booth.
Officials say it has been determined that the fire was not started electrically, and previously told us the first fire was believed to be set on purpose.
No injures were reported, and the fires are still under investigation.
EARLIER STORY:
JACKSON, Tenn. –Two fires broke out at a local ball field Thursday evening.
Video posted on social media shows part of the Lion’s Field stadium on fire.
Our crews arrived on the scene on Arlington Avenue in west Jackson to find multiple fire crews on the scene, searching the area.
According to Jackson Fire Chief Don Friddle, there were two separate fires that took place at the bleachers at Lion’s Field.
The first fire call was received at 7:30 p.m. and authorities believe this first fire was set on purpose.
The second call was received at 8:30 p.m. Authorities are not sure at this time if the second fire was purposely set or a rekindling of the first fire.
No injuries were reported. The fires are currently under investigation.
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