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Crews respond to overnight fire at storage facility in Polk County

Fire personnel from Saylor, Ankeny, Bondurant, Johnston-Grimes and Altoona all assisted in extinguishing the fire.

POLK COUNTY, Iowa — The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an overnight fire that destroyed several units at a storage facility. 

Crews responded to Storage Rentals of America, located at 5499 NE 14th St. in Des Moines, just after 1 a.m. 

When they arrived, first responders found a pick-up truck and parts of the building were engulfed in flames. 

Fire personnel from Saylor, Ankeny, Bondurant, Johnston-Grimes and Altoona all assisted in extinguishing the fire. 

The Polk County Sheriff's Office estimates approximately 12-16 units and their contents were damaged. No injuries were reported. 

Officials do not believe the fire is suspicious; however, investigation is ongoing. 

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