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Fire Destroys Home Near Elkader Posted 13 August 2008 The Elkader Volunteer Fire Department was called to a house fire at the Tim Hansel home, 19205 Chicken Ridge Road near Elkader shortly before 9 p.m. Monday night, Aug. 11.   Fire department officials say Hansel was working with some combustibles, attempting to fill a lighter, when some of the lighter fluid spilled and it ignited on him. Hansel reportedly was not injured in the incident and was the only one home at the time of the initial blaze.   Firefighters responded and managed to save the home, having contained the fire to the living room and kitchen areas. They were on the scene for just under control three hours. By around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, Aug. 12, the house had reignited and firefighters were again called to the residence. The second fire completely destroyed the Hansel home with damages totaling $150,000.

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