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3/8/21
Fire damaged an Iowa City residence Sunday afternoon.
According to the Iowa City Fire Department, just before 2:45pm crews responded to a report of a house on fire at 512 W. Benton St. All occupants were out of the house prior to the fire department’s arrival. The first unit arrived in approximately four minutes and reported heavy smoke coming from the house. Crews entered the residence, and the fire was brought under control within 15 minutes.
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. Damage to the home is estimated to be $15,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Iowa City Fire Marshal Brian Greer.