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Sheldon House Fire May Have Been Caused By Electrical Issue

July 15, 2024 Steve Schwaller

(Sheldon)– Fire Saturday evening heavily damaged a house in Sheldon.

Firefighters were called around 9:30 pm to 1816 East 9th Street and found smoke coming from the chimney and could be seen through a living room window. Mutual aid was requesting from departments from Sanborn and Hospers. Firefighters entered the home and found fire burning in a basement bedroom. It was quickly extinguished.

Four pets in the house reportedly perished in the fire.

Firefighters were on the scene about an hour and-a-half.

No one was said to be home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.