Oct. 21, 2026 at 6:02 pm Updated Oct. 21, 2026 at 9:00 pm

CLINTON, Miss. (AP) — A fire tore through a Mississippi senior living center Wednesday, forcing the evacuation of its residents and destroying much of the building that was home to more than 100 people. There were no confirmed casualties, but authorities searched the site into the night to account for everyone.

There were no immediate reports of injuries at Brookdale Clinton, where many residents have mobility issues, and by Wednesday night the fire was under control, according to officials.

The “majority of the building is gone,” said Marlee Price-Cook, director of communication for Clinton, which is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of Jackson.

Residents who had been evacuated were bused to a church, where a crowd of people who appeared to be residents’ family members or loved ones waited outside.

WLBT-TV showed images of a handful of older people sitting across the street and watching as bright orange flames and black smoke stretched…