(Okoboji)– The Arnolds Park-Okoboji Fire Department was called to the Pearson Lakes Art Center shortly before 3:00 p.m. this (Thurs.) afternoon after getting a report of smoke in the building.
Upon arriving firefighters were directed to an interior room where a light haze of smoke could be seen. Fire Chief Chris Yungbluth says firefighters traced the source of the smoke to an electric furnace that had malfunctioned. It was shut down until repairs could be made.
Yungbluth says there was no damage adding that the smoke was minimal and quickly dissipated.
No injuries were reported.
Firefighters were on the scene about 45 minutes.
They were assisted by the Okoboji Police Department.
