(Villisca, Iowa)– Three area fire departments responded to a reported skidsteer explosion and fire early this (Tuesday) morning, near Villisca. According to Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce, crews from Red Oak, Villisca and Grant, were called to 1601 T Avenue at around 2:45-a.m.  Upon arrival, firefighters found a skidsteer fully engulfed in flames that the homeowner had been able to pull away from a grain bin prior to fire department arrival.

Firefighters brought the flames under control within minutes. No one was injured. The skidsteer was considered a total loss.

Photo courtesy Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Montgomery County Communications also assisted in the response.