Fires Reported in Hume, Sioux City, Heeney Under Investigation

Multiple fire incidents occurred recently in different locations, with emergency crews responding promptly. In Hume, a commercial building housing an asbestos testing company caught fire, with four fire trucks and a breathing apparatus truck attending; there was no immediate threat to neighboring properties, but the community was advised to avoid the area. In Sioux City, a fire broke out in the back storage area of a building on Zenith Drive, involving insulation, ceiling fixtures, and a propane tank; firefighters quickly extinguished the fire with no injuries reported, though damage was moderate. Earlier reports of smoke in the Sioux City building were confirmed as a fire that firefighters managed to control swiftly, while officials remain investigating the cause. Additionally, in Summit County near Heeney, crews responded to a small fire believed to have been started by lightning, hiking three miles to fully extinguish smoldering logs, with no structures or lives at risk. Across these events, emergency services emphasized public safety and the importance of reporting fires promptly.