(KNZA)--Firefighters battled a structure fire at a rural Robinson hog farm Thursday morning.
Robinson Fire Chief Dennis Tietjens says the Robinson Fire Department was dispatched to Edwin Parker’s hog farm at 2456 280th Street shortly after 7:15.
Upon arrival, Tietjens says firefighters found moderate smoke coming from the eves of the office building.
He says the fire was mostly contained to the attic area with significant damage occurring.
Tietjens the fire is believed to have been electrical, possibly caused by heat tape, but is still under investigation by the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s office.
Firefighters remained on the scene until 10:15.
Assisting were the Hiawatha Fire Department, Brown County Rescue Squad, Town and Country EMS and Brown County Sheriffs Department
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