(Akron) — Firefighters from four different departments battled not only an early morning house fire, but frigid cold sub-zero temperatures measuring at ten degrees below zero. Fire broke out at a two-story rural home located at 18422 Webber Road, in the southwestern portion of Plymouth County. Akron Fire Department was the first to respond when they got the alarm at 4:05 a.m. Shortly there after, Hinton, Merrill, and Le Mars were all notified to provide additional mutual aid support. The couple that lived at the residence were able to escape the blaze without injuries, but the home is a total loss.
Akron Fire Chief, Shane Coyle, says the cause of the fire is thought to be connected to the home’s wood burning stove, and there will be no need to bring in a state fire marshal for an investigation.
In addition, to the home being totally destroyed, the residents lost a pickup truck, a cargo trailer, and a recreational vehicle camper. Akron Firefighters were at the scene until 8:30 a.m. Coyle says firefighters have had problems with their equipment freezing.
Coyle says the Akron Fire Department will continue to rotate people and equipment monitoring the situation, to make certain the hot spots are out, and the scene is safe.
