Update: Fire officials say the flames spread to the residence. Both structures are considered a total loss. The cause of the fire remained undetermined as of mid-day, today (Wednesday). Firefighters were still on the scene at mid-day, putting out hot-spots.

(Massena, Iowa) – Firefighters in Massena Fire were dispatched to a garage fire at 104 Mulberry Street in Massena, at around 8:17-a.m., today (Wednesday). Cumberland Fire crews respond about 15-minutes later to provide mutual aid in the form of manpower and tanker support. Additional firefighting personnel were requested a little before 9-a.m., and Alliant Energy was requested to cut power to the nearby house at around the same time. No injuries were reported.

Additional information is currently not available. (Photo courtesy Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon)