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3 area fire departments battle shed/hog barn fires Sunday afternoon

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June 4th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Cass County, Iowa) – **SEE A SEPARATE STORY UPDATE, POSTED AT 10:40-A.M. MONDAY ** The Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports Anita, Wiota, and Adair Fire and Rescue battled multiple sheds/hog barns that caught fire Sunday afternoon, east of Anita. Authorities said the heat of the fire could be felt from the roadway, and firefighters had to contend with 90 degree weather in their turnout gear.

Additional details were not immediately available. Video via the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.