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Large structure fire reported near the Marne Exit

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April 14th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Marne, Iowa) – Several area fire departments were dispatched to a large structure fire this (Sunday) afternoon, near westbound Interstate 80 at mile marker 51 (Marne Exit). The call went out at 12:30-p.m.  Responding crews included those from Marne, Atlantic, Walnut, Elk Horn and Kimballton.

An outbuilding-type structure was said to be engulfed in flames. Reports from the scene warned firefighters there was ammunition being stored in an office on the north side of the building.

Additional information is currently not available.