Uncategorized Spencer, IA – Sprinkler system activated for fire in Livestock Pavilion at fairgrounds; No injuries reported April 29, 2019 viking210 Authorities say a sprinkler system likely helped to reduce damage when a fire broke out inside a massive building on the Clay County Fairgrounds Sunday night. The Spencer Fire Department encountered a large amount of smoke coming from the Livestock Pavilion when it arrived on the scene about 8:45 p.m. Authorities say a truck parked inside the building had caught on fire, but what was left of the fire was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported. Fair officials are assessing damage Monday. They say owners of items stored in the building will be contacted today by fair officials.