LOYD STAR  — Smoke could be seen in the air from two separate grass fires in the Loyd Star community Wednesday afternoon. No one was injured although one of the fires caused damage to a trailer and claimed a shed.

Loyd Star, New Sight and Zetus Volunteer Fire Departments responded to two fires in close proximity around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday. One fire burned on Bennie Trail where a grass fire spread to a trailer, shed and tractor. Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency Director Chris Reid said the cause and origin of the Bennie Trail fire is unknown.

A second fire burned a patch of pine timber and a utility right-of-way off of Hilltop Lane. Aside from young trees, nothing was damaged in the Hilltop fire. The cause and origin of the fire was pretty easy to determine. Firefighters on scene pointed out a dead tree which fell on the line and ignited the blaze.

Both fires were extinguished by 3:30 p.m.

Lincoln County is served by eight volunteer fire departments and dedicated volunteers are always needed. Contact the Lincoln County EMA office to learn more about how you can help your community at 601-833-8561.