On August 28, a fire damaged an abandoned classroom at Baker Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi, causing collateral damage to two adjacent classrooms.

On August 28, a fire broke out at an abandoned portable classroom at Baker Elementary School in Jackson, Mississippi, causing significant damage to two adjacent classrooms. The school, set to be demolished, had been closed and consolidated with Shirley Elementary due to various issues. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.