A significant fire broke out Monday afternoon at a multi‑unit residence located at 505 North Iowa Avenue, Washington, IA, prompting a large-scale response from local fire departments.
At approximately 2:15 p.m. on June 16, 2025, the first 911 call reported flames engulfing the top apartment of the home. Units from the Washington Fire Department were dispatched immediately, followed swiftly by mutual aid from Ainsworth Fire, Keota Fire, Kalona Fire, Riverside Fire, and Wayland Fire Departments.
Firefighters arrived on scene to find the top-floor unit actively burning. Coordinated efforts from multiple crews quickly brought the blaze under control and eventually extinguished the fire. No injuries have been reported.
As of now, the cause of the fire remains under investigation, and authorities have not released further details.
Residents in the area are urged to stay alert and report any suspicious activity around the property to local law enforcement, as the investigation continues.