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Garage fire in Coburg late Sunday morning

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April 14th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Coburg, Iowa) – Firefighters from Red Oak, Elliott, Stanton and Essex were dispatched at around 11:50-a.m. Sunday, to 305 Union Avenue in Coburg, for a report of a small brush pile fire that had extended to an unattached garage. Essex, Elliott and Stanton firefighters were canceled enroute.

According to Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce, fire crews arrived on scene and quickly suppressed the garage fire, as well as, the small brush pile. The family of the property owner were cleaning up the property at the time of this incident. (Photos via the Red OAK FD Facebook page)

Damage to the garage was estimated at around $5,000. No injuries reported.

Other assisting Agencies:

Montgomery County 911

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office – Red Oak, Iowa