(Montgomery County, Iowa) – Area firefighters battled a brush fire next to a residence southwest of Villisca, Monday evening. Crews from the Villisca, and Stanton Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene in the 2700 block of S Avenue, at around 6:40-p.m. The fire was near a residence and extended into a field.

According to Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce when the first crews arrived, they saw the fire extending into a field from the structure’s north side. Those crews were able to suppress the fire. Despite the close proximity of the flames to the structure, no damage to the residence was visible.  Minor damage was reported to the surrounding residential utility units and residential siding, though. No injuries reported.

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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County and Page County Communications provided assistance during the incident. Personnel with the Clarinda Fire Department were initially dispatched to the scene, but were told to cancel while they were en route.