Lang
6/18/24
Over a dozen pets were killed after an Iowa City house fire Monday night.
According to a news release from the City of Iowa City, the Iowa City Fire Department was called to 2007 Bancroft Drive just before 8:00 for a carbon monoxide problem reported by MidAmerican Energy.
Responding units discovered high levels of carbon monoxide inside the home. Further investigation showed a fire had occurred within the house. While the fire self-extinguished due to a lack of oxygen, it created high levels of carbon monoxide within the home.
Firefighters discovered 13 dead dogs and two dead birds inside the home. One dog was rescued from the residence and was provided with life-saving care by firefighters at the scene. The Johnson County Ambulance Service provided additional care to the dog. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported and the American Red Cross provided two displaced occupants with temporary housing.
The fire caused an estimated $3,000 in damages and remains under investigation by the Iowa City Fire Marshal.