The home of Jake Reed, near the corner of G71 and Adams on the Marion/Mahaska County line was destroyed by fire early this afternoon. Shortly after 1PM, Bussey Fire and Rescue, and the Marion County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene by a passerby. The Bussey FD was on scene quickly, but the home was a total loss. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Clay Township FD, the Lovilla FD, and Mahaska County Deputies assisted at the scene.