DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Davenport woman has been charged with arson in connection to a December 2023 house fire.
47-year-old Tiffany N. Howard has been charged with 2nd degree arson and is being held at the Scott County Jail.
The fire occurred around 6:21 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18 in the 2200 block of W. 4th Street. A passerby reported the fire, saying they could see flames on the second floor and roof of the house. The home's exterior was most affected, with the blaze also reaching the interior. Crews had the fire under control in approximately 30 minutes.
Fire damage was extensive to the exterior of the home while the interior suffered heavy smoke, water and fire damage.
Two adults and two children had already evacuated when fire crews arrived.
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