Vehicle Fire on I-20 Near Terry Road Classified as Accidental

No injuries reported after firefighters extinguished blaze near vehicle's battery

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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On Sunday, February 15, 2026, the Jackson Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on I-20 near Terry Road. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the vehicle and quickly extinguished the blaze. After the fire was put out, crews determined the fire damage was concentrated around the vehicle's battery, and officials have classified the incident as accidental. No injuries were reported, and the scene was secured with no ongoing threat to the public.

Why it matters

Vehicle fires on major highways can pose significant risks to public safety, so the quick response and determination that this was an accidental fire rather than a deliberate act is important for maintaining confidence in the safety of the area's roads and infrastructure.

The details

Firefighters arrived on the scene around 4:53 p.m. and were able to quickly extinguish the blaze. After investigating, they found the fire damage was centered around the vehicle's battery, leading them to classify the incident as accidental.

  • On Sunday, February 15, 2026, at approximately 4:53 p.m., the Jackson Fire Department responded to the vehicle fire.

The players

Jackson Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and extinguished the vehicle fire.

Fire Chief Felton

The fire chief who stated the scene was secured and there was no ongoing threat to the public.

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The takeaway

This accidental vehicle fire on I-20 near Terry Road was quickly contained by the Jackson Fire Department, demonstrating the city's preparedness to respond to such incidents and maintain public safety on its major highways.