One dead after salvage yard explosion

Investigation underway

Updated: March 24, 2026
By Dan Swanson

Photos by Hank Walters

BARTLETT, IA – Fremont County authorities say a person was killed in what was described as an explosion at a Bartlett salvage yard on Tuesday afternoon.

Emergency crews were dispatched to J-Dogg Salvage around 12:45 p.m.

Firefighters from Tabor, Thurman and Sidney responded.

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