Montgomery County Emergency Management Coordinator Brian Hamman reports the Montgomery County Communications Center received multiple calls at around 10-p.m. Sunday, with regard to a structure fire at 507 4th Street, in Grant.

Firefighters arrived on the scene a short time later and found the home to be fully engulfed in flames. Due to the amount of fire, smoke and downed power lines, crews began a defensive firefighting operation. Firefighters were on scene for roughly four hours.

All photos are courtesy Brian Hamman, Montgomery County EMA.

The investigation continues into the cause of the fire, but at this time, the home and its contents are considered a total loss.There were no injuries to the occupants of the home or any firefighters.

Agencies assisting the Grant Fire Department on the scene were: Elliott Fire Department, Villisca Fire Department, Griswold Rescue, Montgomery County Emergency Management, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office,Montgomery County Communications, Red Oak Police Department, Alliant Energy and the American Red Cross.