By Beacon Staff
The Target department store in West Burlington was evacuated for an electrical fire Thursday morning (July 29) and was quickly brought under control by store employees.
The store will remain closed until electrical repairs can be made.
The West Burlington and Burlington fire departments responded to Target at 10:29 a.m. for a report of an electrical cabinet on fire. Five West Burlington and five Burlington firefighters responded.
According to West Burlington Police Chief Shaun Ryan, the fire was located in one of the high voltage cabinets. Target employees used several dry chemical extinguishers on the fire initially to control it. Fire crews set up ventilation and monitored the fire until Alliant Energy was able to disconnect power to the cabinet.
Damage was contained to the area of the fire. Damage estimates are being evaluated at this time.
Danville Fire was placed on standby if needed to assist with calls during the incident, and West Burlington police also assisted.
Photos courtesy of West Burlington Fire Department
