Iowa
Two pets killed, home destroyed in central Iowa house fire
NEWTON, Iowa (KCCI) – Two pets were killed in a Newton house fire Monday evening that left the home a total loss, KCCI reports.
Fire crews responded to the 600 block of West 3rd Street around 5:20 p.m. Heavy smoke and flames were visible when crews arrived, according to the Newton Fire Department.
The fire was “deep-seated within the structure and was difficult to extinguish,” according to officials.
Crews remained on scene until about 8:20 p.m. but were called back at 12:20 a.m. Tuesday after the fire rekindled.
Police say the home is a total loss. No injuries were reported, but two pets died in the fire.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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