Washington Evening Journal
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Washington, IA 52353
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Machine shed fire reported in Washington
Apr. 10, 2023 10:27 am
WASHINGTON- On April 6 at approximately 7:15 p.m. Washington Fire was dispatched to 2670 Red Oak Avenue, Washington, for a report of a machine shed on fire with equipment inside.
Upon arrival, smoke & flames were visible from the north side of the machine shed. The machine shed suffered significant damage and the equipment inside suffered minor damage. No injuries were reported and crews were on scene for approximately two hours.
The cause of the fire is ruled to be electrical in nature.
Ainsworth Fire, Crawfordsville Fire, Riverside Fire, Washington County Ambulance, Washington County Sheriff, Washington County 911 Communications, & Alliant Energy assisted Washington Fire.