Red Oak Firefighters were dispatched to 311 West Washington Street in Red Oak at 5:59am for a reported detached garage fire.  Upon arrival firefighters discovered a 12’x24′ garage fully engulfed in flames.  The garage and everything inside, including a 2001 Ford Fusion, were a total loss.

Firefighters were on scene for a little over an hour and were assisted at the scene by Red Oak Police. The fire also damaged a power pole and power lines belonging to MidAmerican Energy whom was on scene making necessary repairs shortly after flames were under control.  Mediacom was also notified of damage to their lines at the scene.

Red Oak Fire and Red Oak Police believe the fire is suspicious in nature and anyone with information is asked to call the Red Oak Police Department at 712-623-6500 or the Red Oak Fire Department at 712-623-6504.