TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) believe a wildfire in Tallahatchie County was ignited by children playing with bottle rockets.

According to the MFC, the 124-acre wildfire erupted Sunday night.

Officials said the fire required the response of three MFC units and four volunteer fire departments. They said firefighters were able to contain the fire and protect two homes.