Barn fire in DeWitt

Yesterday at approximately 5:26am, the DeWitt Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2100 block of 290th Avenue in DeWitt. Upon arrival, firefighters found a metal pole barn heavily involved with fire. No occupants were inside the structure at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. Fire crews remained on scene until approximately 9:12 am. The cause of the fire is unknown and remains under investigation by the DeWitt Fire Department. Any additional information related to this incident will be released by the DeWitt Fire Department.

The DeWitt Fire Department was assisted on scene by DeWitt Ambulance, Charlotte Fire, Goose Lake Fire, Grand Mound Fire, Welton Fire, Clinton County Communications, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, and Clinton County Secondary Roads.

Information collected from the DeWitt Fire Department.