The Olds Fire Department was dispatched Tuesday afternoon to a fire in the median of Highway 218 near the intersection with 140th Street, just outside of Swedesburg.
When KILJ News arrived at the scene around 2:20 p.m., firefighters from Olds were actively working to extinguish flames in the grassy median dividing the highway. Iowa State Patrol and the Henry County Sheriff’s Department were also present, assisting with traffic control and monitoring the flow of vehicles through the area.
The fire was brought under control and extinguished quickly, with the scene cleared shortly after KILJ’s arrival. No injuries were reported, and traffic continued to move safely around the scene during the response.
At this time, the cause of the fire remains unknown. Authorities have not released any further information regarding the incident.
KILJ News will continue to follow the story and provide updates as more details become available.