(Adair, Iowa) – Two vehicles were engulfed in flames late this (Monday) afternoon, in Adair. The accident happened at around 4-p.m. The fire erupted after a vehicle struck one of the gas pumps at the Casey’s General Store. Adair Fire Chief Matt Richter told KJAN News a vehicle came off of the Interstate ramp and went out of control before striking a gas pump, knocking it off of its base. The vehicle that struck the pump and a second vehicle, described as Ford, both caught fire.

One person was injured and transported to the Adair County Memorial Hospital, in Greenfield. Casey Fire provided mutual aid at the scene. Firefighters were on site for about an hour. Chief Richter said the Adair Casey’s Store will not be dispensing fuel until further notice, due to the fire. He praised his crews and those from Casey for their quick work in getting the blaze under control.

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