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Iowa City Today
By the People, for the People
Overnight Vegetation Fire Battled by Iowa City Firefighters
Crews responded to the blaze on the city's west side in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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Iowa City firefighters were called to an overnight vegetation fire on the city's west side early Saturday morning. Crews, including the battalion chief, were dispatched to the area of Camp Cardinal Boulevard near Deer Creek Road at 2:44 a.m. and were able to extinguish the blaze, returning to service at 4:21 a.m. No other details about the incident have been released.
Why it matters
While field fires are more commonly reported during daylight hours, this overnight vegetation fire required a swift response from the Iowa City Fire Department to contain the blaze and prevent any potential spread or damage. The timing of the incident highlights the department's readiness to address emergencies at all hours.
The details
According to the report, the Iowa City Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Camp Cardinal Boulevard near Deer Creek Road at 2:44 a.m. on Saturday morning to respond to a vegetation fire. Crews, including the battalion chief, were able to extinguish the blaze, and firefighters returned to service at 4:21 a.m. No other details about the cause or extent of the fire have been released.
- The fire was reported at 2:44 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
- Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze and return to service at 4:21 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
The players
Iowa City Fire Department
The local fire department responsible for responding to emergencies and fires within the city of Iowa City, Iowa.
The takeaway
This overnight vegetation fire highlights the Iowa City Fire Department's readiness to respond to emergencies at all hours, even when such incidents are more typically reported during daylight hours. The department's swift action in containing the blaze and returning to service demonstrates their commitment to public safety in the community.
