Smoke, but no fire at Red Oak Pizza Ranch

August 1st, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Officials with the Red Oak Fire Department report fire and police personnel responded Monday evening to the Red Oak Pizza Ranch, on a report of smoke filling the building. Upon investigation, there was a mechanical failure found with the HVAC system.

No injuries were reported, and the property owner was making arrangements to have the necessary repairs made to the unit. Fire officials thank the restaurant’s staff for assisting the customers with evacuating the building until fire service personnel could evaluate the situation.