Wednesday night at 10:55 p.m., emergency crews responded to a multiple-building fire near Kalona. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department said there were five buildings affected by the fire at 5736 Sharon Center Road, though the farm house was unaffected. Two of the buildings are reported as total losses, while the other three had moderate damage. The fire was caused by milking equipment. Officials speculate an electrical problem with a pasteurizing machine caused it to overheat, which started the fire. No foul play is suspected. One adult sheep and two lambs were lost in the fire. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene, along with fire departments from Kalona, Wellman, Riverside, Keota, Hills, and Washington.