At 10:17 a.m. on February 29, 2024, the Sidney Department of Fire & Emergency Services responded to a call at Agape Distribution, located at 801 S. Vandemark for a structure fire.
Upon arrival, first responders encountered a large 1-story industrial building with heavy smoke and fire on the outside of the loading dock doors. The first arriving unit deployed a pre-connected attack line to quickly knock down the bulk of the fire. Firefighters quick actions led to a successful containment and quick knockdown of the fire. The main body of fire was located at the loading docks and the newly installed trash compactor outside wall of the dock doors extending to the roof. Crews checked for extension and completed overhaul of the insulation between and above the overhead dock doors. No further damage was noted.
The estimated property loss due to the fire is approximately $30,000 for the building and $10,000 for contents.
Sidney Police Department managed traffic control in the area.
We are relieved to report that no injuries were sustained by firefighters, police officers, or occupants of the building.
The cause of the fire is accidental due to use of a cutting torch while installing a new trash compactor for the business.
Jason Truesdale
Assistant Chief