The Booneville Police Department warned motorists to avoid the area of South Smith Street and Cherry Street because of an active house fire, the department said.
The department said the area is currently closed to traffic.
Officials asked drivers to use an alternate route and avoid the area, the department said.
The post did not include further details, according to the department.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
