(Greenfield, Iowa) Firefighters from Greenfield Fire responded to a massive blaze Friday afternoon on the south side of the G&H Motor Freight truck leasing company on the north side of town Friday afternoon. The fire – which began in the storage and workshop area – was reported at around 4-p.m. Employees reportedly heard a large explosion and quickly evacuated.

According to Adair and Guthrie County Emergency Management Coordinator Jeremy Cooper, the fire apparently began in the southeast corner of the structure, near two trucks that had recently parked in that area, but it wasn’t immediately known if one of those vehicles was the source of blaze, which remains remains under investigation. The intensity of the flames resulted in the roof of the building collapsing.

Greenfield Fire officials said on social media, six area fire departments aided at the scene, including:

• The Stuart Fire Department and their ladder truck
• Fontanelle Fire & Rescue
• Orient Volunteer Fire Department
• Adair Fire & Rescue

Aerial view of the G&H trucking company fire, from the Stuart Fire Department’s ladder truck, from their Facebook page.

Additional assistance was provided by:

• The Adair County Sheriff’s Office
• Greenfield Police
• Adair County Health System (1-17)
• Adair & Guthrie County EMA
• Greenfield Municipal Utilities
• and Kyle Carstens, who brought-in an excavator,
• and Jeff Clayton who used an end loader to help gain access to the structure.

Many other agencies helped as well. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Greenfield Fire officials said “Although the building is a complete loss, we appreciate all the support from the community and surrounding communities tonight! Let’s hope 2025 starts off on the right foot.”