OTTUMWA — The Ottumwa Fire Department responded to a house fire at 220 Gara Street shortly after 11:00 p.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the back of the house, quickly discovering the fire had spread to all three levels. A second and third alarm were called for additional resources along with Wapello County Rural Fire arriving to assist. ORMICS provided ambulance coverage for the Ottumwa Fire Department during this event. One resident was displaced as a result of the fire and the American Red Cross was contacted to assist the occupant. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.