(Marne, Iowa) – Firefighters in Marne were dispatched to a garage fire at 608 S. Taft Street, today (Wednesday). The call went out at 5:13-a.m. The initial dispatch indicated the fire was heading toward the residence. Marne Fire Chief Aaron Williams explains what the situation looked like.

The garage and two vehicles inside it were a total loss.

The Chief speculated on a cause of the fire.

Cass EMS and Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon were on hand at the scene. Atlantic Fire provided assistance until about 6-a.m., with a water tanker and additional personnel.

Fire at 608 S. Taft St. in Marne, 1-15-25 (Photo courtesy Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon)