GRAVETTE - The Gravette Fire Department assisted the Sulphur Springs department at a structure fire on Wann Road northwest of Gravette Saturday morning and also responded to two grass fires caused by fireworks, according to Gravette Fire Chief David Smith

The house fire heavily damaged the home of the J.W. Brooks family which is located north of Honey Creek Road. The fire was reported shortly before 8 a.m. Saturday.Maysville Fire Department also responded to the blaze to assist Sulphur Springs.

According to Marc Trollinger, Benton County fire marshal, the fire started on the back porch of the residence. The exact cause is still under investigation, Trollinger said.

A grass fire on Dorothy Lane, just off Beaty Road, was reported about 9:45 p.m. Thursday evening, and a second grass fire occurred in the 300 block of Second Avenue N.E. in Gravette about 4 p.m. Friday. Both were caused by fireworks, Smith said. No damage was reported.

News, Pages 1 on 07/10/2013