Unattended campfire blamed for a Harrison County fire Thursday
March 1st, 2024 by Ric Hanson
(Little Sioux, Iowa) – Officials with the Missouri Valley Fire Department report that at approximately 3-p.m., Thursday, crews were dispatched to provide mutual aid to the Little Sioux Fire Department, to fight a multi-structure fire. One engine and one tanker were sent northbound to the location. Authorities say crews remained on scene until around 8-p.m., Thursday. They added, “Unfortunately, all structures at the site were a total loss due to reports of an unattended campfire that sparked the blaze.”
The incident is currently being handled by both the Little Sioux Fire Department and Harrison County Sheriff’s Office.
At least nine departments, along with the Monona County EMA, DNR, fire and law enforcement personnel participated in handling the incident.