Emergency Response

Mar. 3, 2026

No Injuries After Garage Fire in Marion

Crews contained the blaze to the garage, and all residents evacuated safely.

Mar. 2, 2026

Buena Vista County Faces New FEMA Appeal Over Linn Grove Dam Repairs

County prepares for another appeal after FEMA advances project without county's agreement on cost estimates

Feb. 26, 2026

I-80 Westbound Shoulder Blocked Due to Crash

Incident reported on Iowa interstate Thursday afternoon

Feb. 23, 2026

Structure Fire Near Calamus Damages Multiple Buildings

No injuries reported as crews battle blaze that spread from garage to barn and home

Feb. 22, 2026

Brighton Pipeline Explosion Under Investigation, Repairs Underway

Firefighters from six departments responded to the scene of the natural gas pipeline fire.

Feb. 22, 2026

Dozens of Photos Shared of Iowa City Vegetation Fire

Johnson County Emergency Management documents the rapid spread and response to the blaze west of Iowa City.

Feb. 21, 2026

Oelwein and Hazleton Firefighters Contain Industrial Roof Fire

Crews battle blaze at Ashley Industrial Molding facility on Friday evening

Feb. 20, 2026

Crews Battle Fire at Marion Mobile Home Park

Firefighters respond to blaze at Squaw Creek Mobile Home Park in Marion, Iowa.

Feb. 18, 2026

Creston Firefighters Contain Grass Fire Near Kent

Unattended burn barrel suspected as cause of blaze

Feb. 17, 2026

Crews battle grass fire near Cedar Rapids railroad tracks

Blaze spreads 400 feet in minutes, prompting fire department warning about dry conditions

Feb. 17, 2026

Pipeline Explosion and Fire in Iowa Under Investigation

Cause of incident near Brighton remains unknown as officials work to secure site.

Feb. 14, 2026

Field fire on Lake Macbride shore spreads to nearby structure

Multiple agencies respond to blaze that started in vegetation and spread to a building

Feb. 14, 2026

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.

Feb. 14, 2026

Crews Respond to Commercial Fire at Knoxville Laundry Facility

Firefighters extinguish blaze in dryer, building sustains minimal damage

Feb. 13, 2026

Crews Respond to Fire at Dubuque Recycling Center

Firefighters battle large blaze in recycling pile at facility on Radford Road.

Feb. 11, 2026

Clear Choice Exteriors Expands Storm Damage Roofing Support

Iowa contractor streamlines insurance claims process for Des Moines homeowners

Feb. 10, 2026

Monday Night House Fire In Newton Took The Life Of A Pet

Cause of blaze that destroyed home remains under investigation

Feb. 9, 2026

Grass Fire Breaks Out Along I-80 Near McClelland, Iowa

Multiple fire departments respond to contain the blaze on Monday afternoon.

Feb. 8, 2026

Villisca Fire Department Responds to Two Grass Fires

No injuries reported as crews quickly extinguished the blazes