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Chimney Fire NE of Villisca Saturday evening

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February 1st, 2014 by Ric Hanson

Firefighters from the Villisca Fire Dept responded to a structure fire Saturday evening. Crews were called to 2239 Vine Avenue (about 3 miles north/northeast of Villisca) shortly before 5:30-p.m., for a reported chimney fire.

Photo by Brian Hamman, MCEMA Director.

Photo by Brian Hamman, MCEMA Director.

Brian Hamman, with the Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency, says the fire was quickly contained and damage was limited to the chimney and a small portion of the attached garage. No injuries were reported. Villisca Rescue and Red Oak Rescue also assisted on scene.