Lang
12/23/23
The Iowa City Fire Department has released more details about a Friday night house fire.
The ICFD responded to a residential fire just after 7:45 p.m. at 1813 G Street. According to a Saturday morning news release from the ICFD, crews arrived within four minutes of being dispatched and encountered smoke and an active fire in the basement of the residence. The occupants were out of the home upon firefighters’ arrival.
The fire was brought under control six minutes later. The home sustained smoke and fire damage estimated at $40,000. There were no reported injuries to the occupants or firefighters. The occupants have been displaced from the home and are being assisted by the American Red Cross.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The occupants of the home were alerted to the fire by smoke detectors. The ICFD says it strongly encourages all community members to ensure their smoke alarms are fully functional.