(Villisca) A fire destroyed a home and its contents in Villisca on Friday night.
According to the Montgomery County Emergency Management Office, Villisca Fire and Rescue responded at around 8:15 p.m. to 3269 260th Street to a structure fire. When they arrived firefighters attempted to enter the home to stop the fire from spreading inside the structure. However, crews were forced out due to several factors including heat, smoke, and ice, and switched to a defensive operation. Firemen were at the scene for around 3.5 hours. There were no injuries reported.
Authorities say the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Villisca Fire Department was assisted by the Stanton Fire Department, Grant Fire Department, Red Oak Rescue, Montgomery County Emergency Management, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Communications, Villisca Municipal Power and the American Red Cross.
(Photo from Montgomery County Emergency Management Office Facebook Page)
