11/11/19 - Mason corn dryer fire, 427 S. College

At about 3 AM on Monday, November 11, 2019, the Mason and Delhi Township fire departments were dispatched to 427 S. College Rd for a corn dryer fire. The fire was discovered by employees who also shut down the power and gas to the dryer when fire command arrived. Smoke and occassional flames were visible from the dryer on arrival. Firefighters handled a similar fire in this corn dryer last year, and were familiar with the design and tactics. After wetting down the fire, the corn was dumped from the affected part of the dryer, then firefighters went to work trying to free up burned corn and debris from the sides of the dryer. An access hole was cut in a damaged portion of the dryer to try to gain an advantage in overhaul. As personnel were picking up lines and equipment, the first snow of the season moved into the area.