LaMotte, Iowa – A large structure fire struck Midwest Legacy Beef in LaMotte early Sunday morning, prompting multi-agency response.
According to a press release from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified at approximately 5:49 a.m. of a fire at Midwest Legacy Beef, located at 522 Elm St. The structure was described as significant in size, leading to assistance from multiple area fire departments.
Departments responding included LaMotte, Bellevue, Maquoketa, Andrew, Springbrook, Preston, Miles, Bernard and Key West. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office was also assisted by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa State Patrol.
The Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Fire Marshal Division responded and is serving as the lead agency in the ongoing investigation, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities have not released information regarding injuries or the extent of structural damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Officials are asking anyone with information or home surveillance footage from the area around the time of the fire to contact Sgt. Beck at the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 563-652-3312.
The fire response may have drawn attention from nearby residents, workers and early-morning commuters in the area as emergency crews remained on scene.
No additional details were immediately available Sunday.
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