Washington Fire was dispatched to 716 West 3rd Street in Washington for a report of a house fire on July 29th at 10:30 am. Heavy smoke was pouring out of the second floor and attic of the house when the Washington Fire Department arrived on the scene. The fire was eventually extinguished after three hours. The cause of the fire was accidental, with the investigation still ongoing.

Washington County 911 Communications, Washington EMS, Washington Rescue 92A, Washington County Ambulance, Washington County Sheriff, Washington Police Department, Ainsworth Fire, Kalona Fire, Brighton Fire, & Alliant Energy all assisted at the scene.