Fire crews work to put out house fire in northeast Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson fire crews were working the scene of house fire Wednesday night.

According to the Jackson Police Department, the fire began around 8:15 p.m.

The house fire was located near the intersection of Ridgemont Drive and Red Leaf Place.

Officers had roads blocked off and were directing traffic as firefighters worked to put out the fire.

Fire Marshal Lamar Childress says the fire was confined to the kitchen dining area, with heavy smoke throughout the house.

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