Barge catches fire at Natchez port; quickly contained

Published 11:35 am Thursday, September 29, 2022

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The smoke from the burning barge as seen from Vidalia, Louisiana. (Courtesy Roy F. King)

Workers use a crane to dump water on burning barge. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Firefighters responded to a burning barge. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Workers spray water on burning barge in Mississippi River. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

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NATCHEZ —A barge at the Natchez port caught fire at about 11:15 a.m. Thursday and bellowed black smoke that could be seen for miles.

The blaze was under control by 11:30 a.m.

This story will be updated as more information is available.

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