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Structure fire in Montgomery County Monday night

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April 16th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Red Oak, Iowa) – Officials with the Red Oak Fire Department report, that at around 9:45-p.m., Monday (April 15th), the Red Oak, Stanton and Elliott Fire Departments were paged out to the Stennett area on a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters reported a structure, that was completely engulfed in flames and had collapsed. The structure was located directly south of the old mill. Additional mutual aid was requested from the Griswold Fire Department. (Photos from the Red Oak Fire Dept. Facebook page)
Officials say defensive fire ground operations were deployed, limiting all the surrounding structures from any damage (including the old mill). Fire ground operations were terminated at approximately midnight. Assistance with a tractor was requested/received from one of the neighboring farmers (Mr. Pendleton)
No injuries reported. The fire scene remained under investigation, but authorities say there is nothing of suspicious nature at this time.