Five people displaced by Moline fire
A small house fire was extinguished this afternoon in Moline.
On May 7, 2024 at 2:27 p.m., the Moline Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 540 28th Avenue. The first arriving fire company arrived in six minutes and reported a small, one-story single-family residence with smoke coming from the front door, according to a Tuesday Fire Department release.
It is unknown if the residence had working smoke detectors, however the residents left the house prior to the arrival of responding fire apparatus. The first arriving fire company entered the home and found a small fire in the residence and was extinguished.
Next arriving crews assisted with water supply and ventilating the home. Crews had the fire under control in approximately 10 minutes and remained on scene for two hours, completing overhaul and investigating the cause. Five residents were displaced from their home and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
Initial Moline Fire response included 17 on-duty personnel occupying three engine companies, one aerial unit, a command vehicle and two ambulances.
Two on-duty Chief Officers responded to assist with scene and City coverage during the event. The fire department’s Fire Inspector responded and is assisting with the investigation.
Further assistance was also provided by the East Moline, Rock Island and Arsenal Fire Departments. Moline Second Alarmers, MidAmerican Energy and the Red Cross assisted at the scene as well. The fire is currently under investigation by the Moline Fire Department Bureau of Investigations.
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