Blaze destroys most of Mississippi senior care facility, forcing evacuation

A fire erupted Wednesday evening at the Brookdale senior living facility in Clinton, Mississippi, destroying most of the building and forcing an evacuation.

• Fire crews continued efforts to contain the blaze at Brookdale, with no immediate reports of injuries.
• Clinton communications director Marli Price Cook said most of the building no longer exists and authorities have not confirmed all residents are accounted for.
• Evacuated residents were transported by buses to a nearby church, while the operating company arranged transfers to other facilities.
• Emergency crews searched the building for anyone still inside, and authorities urged residents to avoid the area.