The fully involved fire broke out around 5 a.m. in the 1100 block of 34th Avenue, according to Meridian Fire Department Chief Deputy Eric Hardy.
Hardy said the man suffered second- and third-degree burns on approximately 30% of his body. He was airlifted to a hospital in Jackson for treatment.
The Mississippi State Fire Marshal’s Office has been contacted to investigate the cause of the fire. Officials said the investigation is ongoing.
No additional details on the fire’s cause or other potential injuries were immediately available.