Sibley, Iowa — Fire destroyed a farm building on the northwest edge of Sibley early Thursday evening.
According to Sibley Fire Chief Ken Huls, the call came in shortly before 6:00 Thursday evening for a structure fire at 5952 170th Street. Huls says when firefighters arrived they found a large farm building completely involved, and called for assistance from the Ashton and Little Rock Fire Departments.
The Chief says there were no injuries reported, but the building was a total loss. He says there were no livestock casualties, but hay, straw, and some farm equipment was lost in the blaze.
Huls says the cause of the fire remains under investigation, but he adds it appears to be accidental.
He says the 33 firefighters were on the scene for about two-and-one-half hours, according to Chief Huls.
The Chief says the Sibley Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Ashton Fire Department, Little Rock Fire Department, Sibley Firefighters Lady’s Auxiliary, Dreesen Trucking, Osceola County Ambulance ( Sibley), City of Sibley Utilities, City of Sibley Water Department, City of Sibley Street Department, Lyon County Emergency Management, Osceola County Sheriffs Office, Osceola County Secondary Roads, Tom and Dee Handlos.
Some photos from the fire can be viewed below. Photos courtesy of the Sibley Fire Department.
