MUSCATINE, Iowa — A Muscatine family of four is safe but homeless after a Friday morning fire ravaged their home, according to the Muscatine Fire Department.
Muscatine firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire shortly after 12:30 a.m. at 2807 Mulberry Avenue. Upon arrival, they found fire blowing from several windows on the first floor and a window on the second floor.
Firefighters quelled the fire within 10 minutes, but continued searching for and eliminating hot spots for another two and a half hours.
A husband, wife and two young children were at the home when the fire erupted, but were able to escape uninjured.
The home and its contents have been deemed a total loss, with the estimated total value of the losses over $200,000.
A total of 18 firefighters from the Muscatine and Fruitland fire departments responded to the scene.
The Red Cross has been in contact with the family and is assisting. 1-800-Boardup secured the structure and provided some initial support to the family as well.
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