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Fire destroys a motor home near Shenandoah, Saturday

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May 6th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Shenandoah, Iowa) – A motor home was reduced to a scrap metal after it was consumed by fire Saturday afternoon, near Shenandoah. Officials with the Shenandoah Fire Department said on social media, the blaze erupted at around 4:30-p.m., Saturday, in the area of Hickory and 202nd st. Upon arrival, crews found the motor home was engulfed in flames. Freighters were able to quickly knock down the flames. Foam was then applied to further suppress any hot spots from reigniting. (Photos below are from the Shenandoah Fire Department’s Facebook page)
The motor home is a total loss. Authorities say the driver was able to quickly exit the vehicle, and no injuries were reported.
Crews were assisted by Shenandoah Ambulance Service and Page County Iowa Sheriff’s Office.