Fire crews quickly contained a late-night fire at the Farm and Home store in Fort Madison Friday night.
Fort Madison Fire & Rescue says they responded to the store just after 11:30 pm.
Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke throughout the building and traced the source to a small fire in an interior area where live poultry was being housed. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire using portable extinguishersa.
The fire happened after hours, and no customers or employees were inside at the time. No injuries were reported.
Although the flames were limited, smoke spread throughout much of the building, forcing the store to temporarily close for cleanup and evaluation.
Preliminary findings indicate the fire was accidental and linked to an electrical setup used for heat lamps in the poultry area.
Some baby chicks in the area died due to smoke and heat exposure, while others were safely removed.
