The cause of a house fire this past week has not been determined due to extensive damage, that according to Mitchell Fire Marshal Shannon Sandoval. On Tuesday just after 3 PM, Mitchell Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 40374 259th Street. Crews found fire venting through a walk-in door as well as a back window. Smoke was exiting the eaves throughout the entire structure. The contents of the building were consumed by flames and a defensive strategy was used by fire crews.
Mitchell Fire requested mutual aid from both Ethan and Mt. Vernon Fire Departments. Mutual aid was requested due to the rural setting and lack of water and manpower.
Crews were on scene for several hours, and no injuries were reported. No other structures were lost during this incident. Due to the extensive damage to the interior of the structure, investigators were unable to determine a cause of the fire, and have classified this fire as undetermined.