A Burlington home caught fire Thursday evening, and firefighters were able to contain the blaze to the first floor of the house.
According to a press release issued by fire officials, the Burlington Fire Department responded to a reported house fire at 1413 Gnahn St at 4:34 p.m. The battalion chief arrived at 4:38 p.m. and a box alarm was struck, resulting in a call for off-duty Burlington firefighters with West Burlington responding on automatic aid. Initial engine company arrived at 4:39 p.m.
The firefighters gained access to the interior of the house through a walk-out basement door, and contained the fire to the first floor. Twelve on-duty and five off-duty Burlington firefighters were involved in the response, along with nine West Burlington firefighters.
The house is owned and occupied by Angel Magnuson, and is insured. Damage is estimated at $25,000 to the structure and $20,000 to contents. The residence had multiple working smoke detectors. No one was home at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported.
The cause of fire remains under investigation by the Burlington Police and Fire Departments. Firefighters cleared the scene at 7:35 p.m.
Superior Ambulance, Alliant Energy and Gas, 1-800-Board-Up, and the American Red Cross also assisted at the scene.