At 11:10 am on December 30, 2023. The Burlington Fire Department responded to a report of a fully involved shed that was extending into the two-story house located at 1011 N 7th Burlington, IA. 52601. Burlington firefighters arrived four minutes later and located a fire coming from the rear of the residence.
1011 N 7th is owned by Pamela and Bruce Turner and contracted to Carla and Kenneth Wills. The Wills and other family members were home at the time of the incident, all residents, and several dogs made it out safely.
There were no working smoke or carbon monoxide alarms present.
The property was insured, and the property sustained approximately $20,000 in damages.
Five Burlington firefighters responded to the initial alarm. Burlington Fire Department was assisted by the West Burlington Fire Department, Burlington Police Department, Alliant Energy and Gas, and the American Red Cross.
There were no reported injuries by civilians or firefighters.
The fire has been ruled undetermined and is not considered suspicious.
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At 11:46 am on December 29, 2023. The Burlington Fire Department responded to a report of flames coming from the kitchen ceiling located at 101 Melrose Ct. Burlington, IA. 52601. Burlington firefighters arrived four minutes later and located light smoke coming from the eaves of the residence.
101 Melrose Ct. is owned by Mrs. Lynn Young. Mrs. Young and other family members were home at the time of the incident, reported electrical issues just prior to the fire, and all residents made it out safely after attempting to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher.
There were no working smoke or carbon monoxide alarms present.
The property was insured, and the property sustained approximately $15,000 in damages.
Eleven Burlington firefighters responded to the initial alarm. Burlington Fire Department was assisted by West Burlington Fire Department, Burlington Police Department, Alliant Energy and Gas, and the American Red Cross.
There were no reported injuries by civilians or firefighters.
The fire has been ruled accidental due to faulty electrical wiring.