KDSN Radio

2 fires over the weekend in SW IA

(Montgomery County, Iowa) – Firefighters from Villisca, New Market, and Corning battled a field fire that ignited Sunday evening in the 1300 block of Elk Avenue, near Villisca. The flames were quickly brought under control before they could spread.  The blaze was reported a little after 5:30 p.m. There were no injuries, and no property damage was reported. The Montgomery, Adam, and Taylor County Communications Centers helped to coordinate the response to the field fire.

(Union County) – The Creston Fire Department responded to a detached garage fire on Patt Street, at around 8:45 p.m., Saturday. Authorities say in addition to the garage fire, the roof of an adjacent travel trailer caught fire. The first firefighters on the scene requested a second page at 8:51 p.m. for more resources. A total of 10 firefighters responded with four trucks. Following the suppression of the presenting fire, firefighters began the overhaul process. They used thermal imagers to detect hot spots and pike poles to remove exterior siding, eaves, fascia, and interior ceiling materials, allowing them to extinguish any smoldering wood and insulation. The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

Firefighters from the Afton Volunteer Fire Department assisted Creston Fire at the scene. Also on hand were officers with the Creston Police Department and medics with the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston.

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