(Le Mars) — Firefighters responded to an early morning house fire that was reported at about 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. The fire was reported at 35665 Muskrat Drive, about three miles east of Le Mars. The Le Mars Fire and Rescue Department, Oyens Fire Department, Remsen Fire Department all responded to the blaze. Additional help was requested by both the Merrill Fire Department and the Hinton Fire Department in terms of hauling and supplying water. Orange City fire department was requested to provide additional manpower. Firefighters noticed an orange glow along with a large cloud of smoke. Le Mars Fire Chief Dave Schipper describes the house fire as they approached the scene.
Schipper says the house would be considered as a total loss.
Schipper says firefighters will continue to investigate the cause and origin of the fire, but he offers an idea of how the fire may have gotten started.
Schipper says the family’s insurance agency has already been on the scene to help with the displaced family. Firefighters were on the scene until nearly 9:45 a.m. this morning.
Some photos provided by the Le Mars Fire Department.
