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Fire Engulfs Two-Story House in IndependenceIndependence House Fire
INDEPENDENCE, Iowa — Fire officials were called to 214 Third Ave. SW in Independence just after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Officials say no one was in the home at the time of the fire, but the home is a complete loss. Both Jesup and Independence Fire Departments responded. Firefighters battled the wind and flames for hours. Officials started knocking down the house after 5:00 on Thursday night to make sure the fire was completely out. Now all that remains is a pile of debris. There were no injuries. The fire is still under investigation. |
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