(Missouri Valley) A commercial structure in Missouri Valley was damaged by Fire early Thursday morning.
Harrison County Emergency Management said the call came in at around 4:40 a.m. reporting a structure fire in the area next to the Rialto Theater on E Erie Street. Upon arrival of the Missouri Valley Fire Department, mutual aid was quickly called to assist as crews found heavy black smoke and flames from a two-story commercial structure. Fire Departments quickly attacked the flames, and by 6:00 a.m. the fire was reported under control.
The structure sustained heavy fire, smoke and water damage and has been deemed unsafe. Extensive damage was reported to Missouri Valley Insurance and a couple of apartments within the structure. The cause of the fire is under investigation. All occupants of the structure were able to escape.
Agencies assisting with the fire included Missouri Valley Fire and Rescue, Logan Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association, Blair Volunteer Fire Department, Modale Fire Department, Mondamin Fire Department, Woodbine Fire and Rescue, Harrison County 911, Mid-American Energy, Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri Valley Police Department, Harrison County EMA, Iowa DOT, People Service Water Department, City of Missouri Valley Street Department and City of Missouri Valley.
(Photo from Harrison County EMA)
