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Golf cart battery suspected as the cause for a structure fire in Breda

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September 16th, 2022 by Ric Hanson

Multiple firefighting crews responded to a reported explosion at a northwest Iowa golf course, late Thursday morning. According to the Breda Golf Club Facebook page, the course’ shed was a total loss from the smoke and fire damage. There were no injuries reported. The incident occurred at around 11:30-a.m.

Crews from the Breda Community Fire Department, Auburn, Arcadia, and Carroll Fire Departments, along with Manning Medic 6 and Breda Medic were on the scene. (Click on photos to enlarge)

Arcadia FD Facebook photo

Arcadia FD Facebook photo

Breda Golf Club FB photo

Breda Golf Club FB photo

The Arcadia fire chief told KTIV in Sioux City, that a golf cart battery charger may have sparked the explosion.