Kahoka Man in Jail for Arson Fire

A Kahoka man is in the Clark County Jail on $50,000 bond following an investigation into a fire that destroyed a Kahoka business early Tuesday morning.

Firefighters from Kahoka and Wayland responded to Ott’s Auto Supply and found flames coming out a door on the north side of the building. The business was reported to be a complete loss.

The State Fire Marshal’s office determined the fire had been set. An investigation resulted in the arrest Tuesday afternoon of 27-year-old Dominic Egley. He is charged with second degree arson, second degree burglary and stealing.

A Kahoka firefighter was treated for a sprained knee suffered while battling the blaze.