DAVENPORT, Iowa — Two dogs were rescued after a fire ravaged a Davenport duplex on Tuesday night, according to a Davenport Fire Department press release.
Around 8:00 p.m., Davenport Fire responded to the 400 block of West 65th Street after a report of a structure fire. The first fire engine arrived at a two-story duplex releasing smoke. The fire was found to be in the kitchen of the right-side unit, which was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
Occupants of the other unit escaped the duplex safely. Firefighters found two dogs in the basement and safely removed them. One of the occupants was treated at the scene.
Several people have been displaced as a result of the fire. Red Cross was notified and is assisting those displaced.
Two command cars, five apparatuses and 17 personnel worked together to extinguish the blaze.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Any additional information related to this incident will be released by the Fire Marshal.
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