Barn fire
On Saturday, June 5, at approximately 4 p.m., the Monticello Fire Department was called to a structure fire on S. Main Street/Business Highway 151 South at a livestock operation owned by Steve, Phil, and Tom Lambert. When the MFD arrived on scene, multiple structures/ barns were on fire with various exposure risks. Firefighters spent several hours battling the fire in extreme heat. Unfortunately, there was some loss of livestock. Thanks to Jeff and Randy Shady, the remaining livestock were freed from the pens and removed from the property. Assisting at the scene were Monticello Ambulance Service, Anamosa and Cascade Fire Departments, Monticello Police, and Jones County Sheriff’s Department. (Photo submitted)