
Cedar Rapids Home A Total Loss After Fire
Fire officials believe a Cedar Rapids home is a total loss after a Sunday house fire. The blaze began around 4:30 p.m. at 512 12 Street SE.
The owner of the home, Curtis Benson, told KCRG that the fire began outside of the home. He noted that there was a loud pop and then something fell from a utility pole and landed on his garage which caught fire. Benson said that he and a friend tried to use a hose to fight the fire but it got too hot so they called 9-1-1.
The family inside the home was able to escape safely. The American Red Cross is assisting the family after the fire.
[via KCRG]
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