(Red Oak) Firefighters responded to a garage fire on Saturday afternoon.
According to Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce, the call went out at approximately 1:26 p.m. The Red Oak, Elliott, and Stanton Fire Departments were dispatched to 906 N. 6th Street following reports of a fully engulfed detached garage.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a detached garage fully involved in flames with two vehicles inside. Crews initiated an offensive interior fire attack, but after the roof became compromised, they transitioned to a defensive exterior strategy to safely contain the blaze.
The Red Oak Police Department evacuated nearby residences as a precaution to prevent potential fire spread. The fire was brought under control at 1:56 p.m.
One adult male was evaluated at the scene by rescue personnel and did not require further medical attention. No firefighters were injured during the incident.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Assisting/Responding Agencies:
Red Oak FD
Stanton FD
Elliott FD
Red Oak PD
Montgomery Co Sheriff’s Office
Montgomery Co Communications
MidAmerican utilities
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