Kitchen Fire Sends One to Hospital in Cedar Rapids

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A kitchen fire in a northwest Cedar Rapids home on Saturday morning resulted in one person being taken to the hospital. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department responded to the scene around 9:20 a.m. and was able to quickly extinguish the fire, which was contained primarily to the kitchen area with some smoke and water damage throughout the rest of the structure.

Why it matters

Kitchen fires are a common household hazard, and this incident highlights the importance of fire safety and the quick response of local emergency services in minimizing damage and potential injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The details

Firefighters were dispatched to a home in the 1400 block of Fifth Street NW after receiving reports of smoke inside the residence. They located the fire in the kitchen and were able to put it out within 15 minutes. One woman who was home at the time was already outside when crews arrived and was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. The fire damage was largely contained to the kitchen, with some heat, smoke, and water damage in that area and light smoke damage throughout the rest of the structure.

• Crews were dispatched around 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026.