At around 8 a.m. on June 30, the Anamosa Fire Department was called to a house fire in rural Jones County on 145th Street. At 8:30 a.m., the Monticello Fire Department was called in for mutual aid, as were several area fire departments. The house, owned by Tim and Heather Robertson, was a total loss. (Photo submitted)
Members of the Monticello Fire Department, Brian Hinrichs and Chief Joe Bayne, assess the damage in the back of the Robertson home. Several fire departments spent hours on scene relieving other firefighters due to the heat and need for mutual aid. (Photos by Kim Brooks)
Anamosa firefighters approach the structure to assess hotspots.
