Garage/House Fire in Clinton

A fire broke out in the connected garage of residence 6528 44th Avenue South in Clinton at 9:04PM on the 17th. The Clinton Fire Department was dispatched to the fire as well as Low Moore Lire for mutual aid. Low Moore Fire  arrived on scene first and began firefighting efforts. The garage was fully involved upon arrival and they began defensive operations.  Clinton arrived on scene minutes later and assumed command and worked to extinguish the fire for 3.5 hours.  Crews transitioned to offensive fire tactics and were able to make a stop on the fire before the residence was a total loss.  Rail traffic was shut down for 2.5 hours due to the scene being right next to the tracks, and the first responders in the immediate area. The family was displaced from their residence due to the damage, but crews were able to recover valuables and necessities for the family.  The residence is valued at 130 thousand dollars and approximately 55 thousand dollars was saved. The Clinton Fire Department was assisted by Low Moore Fire, Low Moore First Responders, Camanche Fire, Fulton Fire, Goose Lake Fire, Charlotte Fire, Alliant Energy, Clinton County Communications, and 1-800-BoardUp.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.