KDSN RADIO News
House Fire in Atlantic Friday morning
(Photo courtesy of Ric Hansen)
(11-1-24) – (KJAN) - Atlantic Fire and Cass EMS were dispatched at 7:22-a.m. to a house fire in the vicinity of 8th & Birch Streets. Flames were said to have been visible from the back of the home near the roof, when the call was dispatched. When firefighters arrived on the scene, smoke was visible. Tthere was an air conditioning unit in the upstairs that had been running. Wiring in the wall caught fire because it wasn’t properly wired. The home sustained minimal fire and smoke damage. Power to the house was shut-off until the wiring can be fixed. The home’s residents will be displaced for a short period of time. There were no injuries, as the occupants of the home safely evacuated prior to the arrival of police and fire crews. Atlantic Fire was on the scene for about 30-to 45-minutes.
