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Fire Forces Evacuation of 100+ Residents at Brookdale

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 4:24 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

A fire at Brookdale Senior Living in Clinton, Mississippi, forced evacuation of more than 100 residents.
The blaze began around 5 p.m. Wednesday, destroying most of the roof and two wings.
Firefighters from Clinton, Jackson, Raymond and Hinds County fought the fire and conducted secondary sweeps.
Evacuees were taken to Morrison Heights Baptist Church, where families waited.
Governor Tate Reeves said the incident was awful and state agencies were assisting.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 fire at a St. Joseph’s Home for the Aged in New York highlighted safety concerns in senior facilities. That Hong Kong site, owned by the Little Sisters of the Poor, received Grade 1 historic classification in 2001 and a HKD 520 million redevelopment plan was approved in 2004. The compound, whose villa dates to 1919, includes over ten historic buildings.

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Story summary

A fire at Brookdale Senior Living in Clinton, Mississippi, forced evacuation of more than 100 residents.
The blaze began around 5 p.m. Wednesday, destroying most of the roof and two wings.
Firefighters from Clinton, Jackson, Raymond and Hinds County fought the fire and conducted secondary sweeps.
Evacuees were taken to Morrison Heights Baptist Church, where families waited.
Governor Tate Reeves said the incident was awful and state agencies were assisting.

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