02/21/2026
At 0804 hrs. today Mill Township was dispatched to the Marion VA Medical Campus for a working commercial structure fire. Prior to our arrival, Marion Fire's first incoming units were met with heavy smoke and flames visible, where structural collapse eventually became an issue. As the incident progressed into the day, the fire spread to an adjacent structure, causing units to spend the majority of the day on scene. Quick numbers show our engine flowed approximately 176,000 gallons of water and our tanker shuttled over 38,000 gallons of water. When you consider the amount of equipment on scene today, the numbers become staggering.
Responding agencies;
Marion Fire
Center Township
Mill Township
Washington Township
Swayzee
Gas City
Grant County EMS
Grant County EMA
American Red Cross
Many thanks goes to Marion Meijer and several community members for providing refreshments throughout the day, as well as Greg Buck who trucked in fresh water to the VA facilities.
(Some of the photos below were shared by a follower)