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Explosion Ignites Prettyman Home Fire; Family Safe, Firefighters Contain

4/25/2026

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An explosion behind the Prettyman home ignited a blaze that quickly threatened neighboring houses and nearby woods.
Firefighters from Gulf Park Estates/St. Andrews Fire Department, Ocean Springs Fire Department, and Jackson County Office of Emergency Services contained the fire and stopped its spread.
All family members escaped unharmed, according to homeowner Otis Prettyman.
One firefighter suffered minor burns and received treatment at the scene.

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Story summary

An explosion behind the Prettyman home ignited a blaze that quickly threatened neighboring houses and nearby woods.
Firefighters from Gulf Park Estates/St. Andrews Fire Department, Ocean Springs Fire Department, and Jackson County Office of Emergency Services contained the fire and stopped its spread.
All family members escaped unharmed, according to homeowner Otis Prettyman.
One firefighter suffered minor burns and received treatment at the scene.