Grass Fire Destroys Shed, Causes Minimal Damage to Home in Jones County

Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, October 14, 2026 —

A grass fire spread to a property on Arrington Road in Jones County, Mississippi, destroying a shed and causing minimal damage to the main home, according to the information provided about the incident.

Multiple fire departments responded to the blaze. The fire did not destroy the home, and no injuries were reported. The account does not identify the departments that responded or provide details about when the fire occurred, how long crews worked at the scene or how the fire was brought under control.

The cause of the fire is unknown. No further information was provided about how the grass fire began or how it reached the property. The account also does not name the property owner or give an estimate of the damage to the shed or home.

The shed was reported destroyed, while damage to the main home was described as minimal. No additional property damage was specified. The information provided does not state whether the fire affected any other buildings or nearby land.

With the cause still unknown, the available details do not establish what started the fire. No further investigation findings or updates were included in the account.

Story summarized from the original created by Renaldo Hopkins on www.wdam.com, see more information here.

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