Mount Pleasant Fire Department was called out November 20 at 1:30 pm to a structure fire at 304 S. Cherry. According to Mt. Pleasant Fire Chief Drew Schumacher the resident was burning items in a burn barrel. The fire spread from the barrel to a wood fence and then to the garage while the resident was at the front of the property. Fire fighters were able to continue the fire to the exterior of the garage. 10 fire fighters, and two engines were on the scene for about 45 minutes.
Recent News Stories
- News Lee County Fair Sunday FOCUS Program July 12, 2026
- News Henry County Supervisors to Consider Support for Bridge Grant Agreement at Special Meeting July 12, 2026
- News 2026 Lee County Beef Show Champions and Titles July 11, 2026
- News Lee County Fair Bottle Bucket Calf Showmanship Winners Announced July 11, 2026
- News Driver Charged After Alleged Hit-and-Run Injured Bicyclist in Des Moines County July 11, 2026
- News West Burlington LPN Disciplined Following Patient Death July 11, 2026