Shortly before 5 A.M. Sunday , May 4, 2008, the Walnut Ridge Fire Department and the Hoxie Volunteer Fire Department was called out to a residential fire on S. W. Sixth in Walnut Ridge. The home was engulfed in fire at the rear of the residence that the Firemen got under control quickly leaving only smoke coming from the attic of the home. Firemen ventilated the home and cleared the structure of smoke and put out any hot spots left over from the flames.