Creston Fire responds to morning vehicle fire

November 09, 2021 at 9:25 am CST

Creston firefighters Gary Thompson and Vincent Cox extinguish a vehicle fire this morning in the BNSF rail yard. (Sarah Scull)

Creston Fire responded to a report of a vehicle fully engulfed in flames 6:09 a.m. today in the BNSF rail yard at East Montgomery and North Cherry streets.

According to Creston Fire Chief Todd Jackson, six firefighters responded to the incident and said the vehicle was stolen. The 2003 Chevy found was taken from the Eby’s Auto, 402 E. Montgomery St., sometime overnight.

Estimated loss of the vehicle is $5,000. Property damage to the gate has yet to be reported.

This incident is still under investigation.

SARAH SCULL

Sarah Scull is native of San Diego, California, now living in Creston, Iowa. She joined Creston News Advertiser's editorial staff in September 2012, where she has been the recipient of three 2020 Iowa Newspaper Association awards. She now serves as associate editor, writing for Creston News Advertiser, Creston Living and Southwest Iowa AgMag.