House fire

Early Saturday morning, Nov. 24, the Monticello Fire Department was dispatched for a fully engulfed house fire on County Road E-16. The fire was brought under control within an hour of arrival. The MFD remained on scene looking for hot spots and any extension. The house sustained a considerable amount of smoke and fire damage along with four vehicles being destroyed. Assisting at the scene was the Monticello Police Department, Monticello Ambulance Service, and the Jones County Sheriffs Office. (Photo by Mark Spensley)