The Burlington Fire Department responded to a structure fire Sunday morning in Burlington.
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on February 15th, crews were dispatched to 1510 Smith Street. Firefighters arrived within four minutes and reported flames visible from the first floor extending into the second story of the two-story single-family home.
The residence, owned by Arya Enterprises, was insured at the time of the fire. Six children, ranging in age from two to eighteen years old, were inside the home when the fire broke out. All occupants were able to escape safely. Officials say the home was equipped with working smoke alarms.
The residence has been deemed uninhabitable, and damage estimates are still being assessed.
Assisting at the scene were the West Burlington Fire Department, Burlington Police Department, Alliant Energy, the American Red Cross, and Des Moines County Communications.
No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Any additional updates will be released by the Fire Marshal as they become available.