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You can help the seven people displaced from their home after a fire in Davenport

The fire took place just before 1 a.m. Wednesday, May 12th.

DAVENPORT, Iowa — On Wednesday, May 12th 12:40 a.m., the Davenport Fire Department responded to a structure fire in 900 block of Gaines Street, near Herington Park. 

Davenport Police officers were in the area and noticed a structure fire even before 17 firefighters responded to the scene. As soon as crews arrived, they saw a heavy fire in the front of the structure, but they were quickly able to put it out. 

One person was taken to a Genesis Health System hospital, but for a condition unrelated to the fire. The American Red Cross is assisting four adults and three minors. No word on a cause right now.

A GoFundMe's been set up for the family. To donate to it, click here.

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