OTTUMWA — At approximately 7:13 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, fire crews responded to a house fire at 125 West Rochester Road. The Ottumwa Police Department was on scene and assisted with entry to the house. Firefighters entered and attacked the fire, quickly knocking it down. A property search found nobody to be in the home. Thermal cameras were used to locate additional hotspots to put out the rest of the fire. The Health Department was notified and the house has been tagged. The fire is currently under investigation.