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Shenandoah commercial bldg. structure fire – streets closed for fire op’s

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November 23rd, 2022 by Ric Hanson

(Shenandoah, Iowa) – Firefighters were on the scene this (Wednesday) morning of a structure fire in a commercial building in the 200 block of S. Maple Street. According to the Shenandoah Fire Department’s Facebook page, firefighters were dispatched to the scene at 10:37-p.m., Tuesday. Upon arrival a large single story brick building had heavy smoke showing. Crews initially made an attack but were quickly push back into a defensive strategy due to collapse of the roof and walls. Officials say crews were expected to be on scene and for much of the day.
Authorities ask residents and visitors to “Please avoid the 200 Block of south maple, this is between the intersection of W Thomas Ave and Fifth Ave as it will still be closed due to Fire operation.”
Crews were being assisted during the incident by Shenandoah EMS, Shenandoah Police Department – Iowa, Red Oak Fire Department, Coin Fire and Rescue, Clarinda Fire Department, Essex Fire Rescue, And MidAmerican Energy. The F-D said on social media, “A huge thank you goes to all the crews that assisted our department on this fire, the loss could have been much greater if it wasn’t for other fantastic Departments that we can rely upon in southwest Iowa.” Also a massive shout-out and thank you to Ryan from Rocstop for brining us fuel while on scene.