MACHINE SHED FIRE SOUTH OF LE MARS
A fire early this morning in a dog kennel spread to an adjacent machine shed.
Le Mars Fire Rescue was called a little after 5 am to 23356 K49, south of Le Mars. Fire Chief Dave Schipper says the fire started in a chicken coop that had been converted into a dog kennel.
Schipper says the fire was brought under control in 45 minutes, but it took several hours to stop the flames from spreading.
One dog perished in the fire, but no other injuries were reported. Damage to the structures, owned by Beau Ortmann of Le Mars, is estimated at 150-thousand dollars.
