Overnight fire damages home in Davenport
On Monday, May 13, 2024 at approximately 12:34 a.m., the Davenport Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 3000 block of 49th Street.
The DFD responded with five apparatus and one Incident Command vehicle to the incident for an initial response of 16 personnel, according to a Monday release. Scott County Emergency Communication Center received a 911 call from a neighbor of the involved structure advising the front porch was on fire.
Upon the arrival of the first fire company, it was noted that front deck had considerable fire and was spreading to the attached structure, the fire department said.
Crews advanced a hose line and quickly extinguished the deck and moved to the interior of residence to check for fire extension. The sole occupant was able to get out of the structure prior to fire department arrival.
The home sustained substantial damage by fire, smoke and water which left the home uninhabitable at this time. Crews remained on scene for approximately two hours to ensure the fire was out and had not extended further into the home.
There were no injuries to the occupant or firefighters reported with this incident. MidAmerican Energy assisted with securing utilities. The Red Cross was notified to assist the occupant. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Any additional information related to this incident will be released by the Fire Marshal.
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