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Power line arc likely the cause of a fire Thursday afternoon near Grant

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February 29th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Montgomery County, Iowa) – Officials with the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency said Thursday (Today), an overhead power line to a residence may have arced and/or malfunctioned, sparking a grass fire that damaged items on the property at 3153 110th Street, east of Grant.
The incident happened at around 2:43-p.m.  Firefighters from the Grant, Elliott and Villisca Fire Departments responded to the scene. Upon fire crews’ arrival, they observed the grass fire had extended through the yard, encompassing a planter, fifth wheel camper and old truck cargo box. The flames had also spread to approximately 10 bales.
Mutual Aid was requested/received from the Griswold Fire Department. Fire crews were able to initiate a quick knock down on the fire and stop its spread to the north where there were hogs and hog buildings. The blazed was deemed under control at 3:41-p.m. Firefighters remained on scene late this (Thursday) afternoon, conducting salvage/overhaul operations.
The residence had experienced a power outage just before the fire was observed. The Montgomery County EMA, 9-1-1 dispatch and Red Oak Fire Department provided additional assistance.
(Photos from the Montgomery County EMA Facebook page)