(Audubon County, Iowa) – A large machine shed was heavily damaged in a fire Monday afternoon in rural Audubon County. The blaze at 2513 Jay Avenue near Hamlin was reported at around 2:47-p.m.  When crews arrived on the scene they found the structure and several pieces of equipment on fire.

Mutual aid was requested from area fire departments, including Brayton, Exira and Kimballton. The fire was contained about 90-minutes after the first crews arrived on the scene. The last unit returned to quarters at around 5:45-p.m.

The north half of the structure sustained a total loss. No one was injured. The cause of the fire remained under investigation at this time.  Other agencies assisting at the scene included:

• The Audubon County Sheriff’s Office
• Audubon County Communications Center
• Audubon County Emergency Management
• and MidAmerican Energy.