KNOXVILLE – A structure fire broke out in Knoxville in the early morning hours yesterday and a family is now displaced.

According to the Knoxville Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to the 2700 block of W. Larson Street at approximately 3:54am on Wednesday morning. Crews were notified that the fire had started in the garage that was attached to the residence. 

When crews arrived, they found that extensive fire was coming from the garage of the single-story home. As they battled the blaze, they conducted a search of the residence and were able to rescue a dog that was inside the home. Crews were on scene until roughly 8:48am extinguishing the fire and conducting salvage and overhaul operations.

Authorities say that the garage and its contents are considered a total loss. The home sustained some smoke, heat, and water damage, and the fire ultimately displaced a family of four people, along with four pets. The American Red Cross Iowa Region is currently assisting the displaced family.

The cause of the fire is not known for certain at this time and remains under investigation. 

The Knoxville Fire Department was assisted by the Knoxville Police Department, Knoxville Rural Fire Department, Indiana Township Fire Department, Pleasantville Fire Department, Marion County EMA, Marion County Sheriff’s Dispatch, Pella EMS, and Alliant and Mid-American utility companies.