NEAR KINGSLEY, IA (KTIVCNN) - In all, 2,400 hogs were killed in a confinement fire near Kingsley on Friday. Fire rescue officials say the building was completely engulfed and part of the roof was caved in when they arrived.
After the fire was put out, fire officials determined the building was a total loss. Hog farmer Keith Harvey was the only one on scene when the fire started.
He said it started at the north end of the building near a motor in one of the fan housings. Fire officials say they believe the fire started from an electrical mishap.
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