Smithville Firefighters Called to Work Shed Fire

Smithville Volunteer Firefighters responded to a fire Monday afternoon at a work shed at 815 Dry Creek Road.
Fire Chief Charlie Parker said the property belongs to Dwight Mathis but that Forrest “Frosty” Byrd has it rented. Chief Parker said according to Byrd, some sparks ignited the fire while workers were cutting and grinding some metal.
The shed received fire and smoke damage but firefighters were able to bring it under control. No one was hurt.