Fire Destroys Animal Shed Near Little Rock

Little Rock, Iowa — A 3-sided animal shed was destroyed in a fire on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, near Little Rock.

According to Little Rock Fire Chief Joe Schilling, about 7:05 a.m., the Little Rock Fire Department was called to the report of a structure fire at 4767 130th Street, two miles north and one and a half east of Little Rock.

The chief says the fire department saw the shed was fully engulfed as they approached the scene. He says they used water and foam to fight the fire.

Schilling says no injuries were reported, and all the animals were out of the building.

The fire department was assisted by the Sibley Fire Department and Little Rock Ambulance.

He says the cause of the fire appeared to be related to a heat lamp.

Chief Schilling reports that the building was totaled in the blaze.

He says the firefighters who responded were on the scene for about an hour.

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