Sibley, IA — A fire broke out last evening at a hog confinement facility located at 4849 195th Street, about six miles southwest of Sibley. No injuries were reported, but the hog building was a total loss, along with approximately 2,400 head of pigs. Sibley Fire Chief Ken Huls tells KICD News more…

Chief Huls tells KICD News the hog confinement building was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on scene. He also says crews used a significant amount of water to battle the blaze and that multiple firefighters responded to the incident. Huls tells us approximately 50 gallons of water were used, with about 30 firefighters assisting at the scene.

The Sibley Fire Department believes the fire was caused by electrical issues. The incident remains under investigation.