(Atlantic, Iowa) – Firefighters in Atlantic and Cass EMS were dispatched early this (Sunday) morning to a report of a structure fire. The blaze was initially reported at around 2:28-a.m., to be in the area of 4th and Locust Street, but was soon clarified to be behind 311 Locust. When crews arrived, they found a shed and a nearby junction box on fire. AMU was notified to turn-off power to the junction box. Cass EMS was advised to disregard. The shed appeared Sunday morning to be a total loss.

No injuries were reported. Atlantic Police assisted at the scene. Additional details are currently not available.

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