BOONE, Iowa—The Boone Fire Department handled another structure fire, Wednesday afternoon, about five miles north of Boone in Dodge Township. Firefighters reported the fire was confined to a hay shed in their report on the Fire Department’s Facebook page:
At approximately 4:17PM this afternoon, the Boone Fire Department was dispatched to 1775 140th St. for a hay barn on fire. Chief 8-60, Engine 8-65 and Engine 8-61 responded with 5 firefighters and requested an all-call to bring in off-duty firefighters to assist. While responding, a large column of smoke could be seen in the area. Stratford, Stanhope and Story City Fire Departments were requested to assist with tankers and manpower. The on-duty crew arrived approximately 13 minutes after the 911 call was placed, finding a hay barn fully involved and partially collapsed. Tanker 8-63 and Rescue 8-67 arrived approximately 6 minutes later with 3 additional firefighters. There were no other structures immediately at risk. Mutual aid departments were cancelled.
Engine 8-65 immediately deployed 2 handlines and knocked down the main fire within 8 minutes of arrival. Incident Command spoke with the property owner and it was decided that as the structure was a complete loss along with any of the contents of the building, the remaining debris would be allowed to burn. Firefighters worked to move metal siding and roof panels to allow the fire to burn freely. There were no injuries reported during the incident and the fire was left burning with the property owner monitoring it.
The Boone Fire Department was assisted by the Boone County Communications Center, Boone County Sheriff’s Office and the Boone County Ambulance.
(contributed information and photos, Boone Fire Department)
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