A house fire in rural Burlington has left a home uninhabitable, but no injuries were reported.
According to the Burlington Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 11:42 Friday morning to a residence in the 13800 block of 151st Avenue in Flint River Township for a report of a house fire. Due to heavy smoke visible while crews were in route, a box alarm was called to request additional assistance.
Firefighters arrived about 14 minutes later and found smoke coming from the structure, with flames visible shortly after arrival. Crews had to relay pump water to the scene due to the home’s setback from the roadway.
The occupants were home at the time of the fire and reportedly noticed the smell of smoke before discovering the fire. Officials say there were no working smoke alarms in the home at the time.
The home was insured, and damage is still being assessed, but the residence is considered uninhabitable due to extensive damage.
The Burlington Fire Department was assisted by DESCOM, West Burlington Fire, Danville Fire, Mediapolis Fire, Gladstone Fire, the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Office, REC, and the American Red Cross.
No injuries were reported. The fire has been ruled accidental and any further updates will be released by the Fire Marshal if they become available.