(Elliott, Iowa) – Firefighters from Elliott and Red Oak were dispatched to a residential structure fire at approximately 1:40-p.m., Sunday.  The fire was at 600 Elm Street, the residence of Steve & Jessica DeLage and their son, Dax. The family had safely evacuated the structure prior to firefighters’ arrival. Griswold and Grant Fire Departments were called to offer mutual aid. Griswold Fire Chief J.C. Wyman on what the saw upon arrival…

The Chief says Griswold brought an engine pumper/tanker to assist in battling the flames, which were fanned like a cyclone at times, by the wind.

He said there were plenty of people on-hand to make sure crews stayed as safe as possible, with a limited number of personnel in the house at any given time.  The house was a total loss. Crews were on the scene for about three-hours. The cause of the blaze was not immediately known.

Montgomery County EMA photo

The DeLage family

Other agencies assisting at the scene included the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and the Red Cross, along with the Cass and Montgomery County Emergency management agencies.