MUSCATINE, Iowa — At approximately 10:23 a.m. on October 13, 2026, the Muscatine Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) received a 911 call reporting smoke coming from the basement of a residence located at 1815 Mulberry Avenue.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed light smoke coming from the front of the structure. An initial search revealed heavy smoke conditions in the basement, where crews located and quickly extinguished a fire. The fire was successfully contained to the room of origin, preventing further spread throughout the residence.
Fire investigators completed their initial examination of the scene. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
There were no injuries reported among residents or emergency responders.
Preliminary damage estimates place the fire loss at approximately $30,000.
The Muscatine Fire Department responded with 14 firefighters. Assistance was also provided by the Muscatine Police Department and Muscatine Power and Water.
About the Muscatine Fire Department
The Muscatine Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue response, and fire prevention programs for the City of Muscatine. The department also provides select EMS services within Muscatine County and serves as the regional hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response team for a five-county area with a combined population of more than 100,000 residents.
The department responded to more than 5,900 calls for service in 2025. Muscatine's fire service began as a volunteer fire company on January 7, 1875, and transitioned to a full-time fire department in January 1916.
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