DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Davenport building is considered a total loss after an unexplained fire caused it to collapse.
On Wednesday, October 21, around 4:10 a.m., the Davenport Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at 716 W 5th Street.
"Davenport Fire responded with one District Chief, three engine companies, and two truck companies."-Fire Marshal Jim Morris
Firefighters say they found heavy fire conditions from throughout the exterior house and on both floors of the building.
Shortly after crews arrived on the scene, the building collapsed from the fire.
A home on the east side of the original building also received damage from the fire.
There were no reports of injuries. The building is considered a total loss and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Previously:
First responders were on the scene. There was lots of smoke coming from the building as firefighters tried to put it out.
Our photographer Jaawan Arrington says the house was vacant and no one was hurt. Part of the home had collapsed. Gaines Street near 5th was closed early Wednesday morning. One home next door sustained damage. Those residents are okay.