Photo Courtesy of Chris McVay

Nine fire departments battled a Fire that consumed a Hawarden business over the holiday weekend.  According to Hawarden Fire Chief Duane Schiefen, the call came in just before 2am. 

Crews arrived to a fully engulfed structure fire and called for mutual aid from eight other departments, including aerial units from Sioux Center and Orange City.  Café owner Chad McVay, in a social media post, thanked emergency personnel from Hawarden and the surrounding area for their efforts.  According to McVay, the cafe is a total loss.

The fire is under investigation.

Portions of this story are courtesy of media partner KTIV