(Shenandoah, Iowa) – The Shenandoah Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 1130 am Saturday (January 20th), at 403 Church Street. Fire Chief Justin Marshall says upon arrival, crews found a two-story occupied residential structure showing heavy smoke from the 2nd story. The occupants had safely evacuated the home.

Crews commenced an offensive interior attack. Interior crews were faced with heavy smoke and fire and were successful in conducting an initial knock down of the fire. Due to frigid weather Firefighters from Coin Fire, Essex Fire, and Farragut Fire, provided additional manpower to conduct interior and fire ground operations.

Additional assistance was provided by Shenandoah Police Department, Shenandoah EMS, Clarinda EMS, Essex EMS, Page County Emergency Management, City of Shenandoah Street and Water Departments, Mid-American Energy, Page County Communications and Red Cross.

Shenandoah F.D. photo (from Facebook)

The origin of the fire was located in the second-floor ceiling area and attic area. The cause of the fire has been deemed accidental due to electrical failure. Crews were released from the scene at 1400. The home sustained mainly heavy smoke, heat, and water damage. The structural integrity of the home is sound with minimal damage. No injuries to report. Fire crews had sufficient water supply to extinguish the fire.

Fire Chief Marshall said “We Thank everyone for the assistance provided to us during this response. Mutual aid and cooperation prevailed again.”