(Rural Nodaway, Iowa) – Seven area fire departments worked to battle a residential fire Tuesday morning, in Adams County. According to Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce, firefighters from Corning and Villisca were requested to fight  chimney fire at 1025 230th Street in rural Nodaway, at around 9:15-a.m.

Crews arriving on the scene found the flames had extended into the attic and the rest of the structure, as the result of increasing winds. Mutual aid was subsequently requested for tanker support (more water) from the Grant, Stanton, Lenox, Prescott, and Red Oak Fire Departments.

Photo courtesy of Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce

The Chief reports the home’s residents were able to evacuate without incident. Two firefighters were treated at the scene for minor injuries that did not require transport to the hospital. The house was a total loss.

Other agencies assisting in handling the incident, included: The Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Adams County Communications; Adams County Ambulance, and Montgomery County Communications.