March 19, 2024

Newton Fire Department responds to abandoned house fire

The Newton Fire Department responded to an abandoned house fire Wednesday morning.

Fire Marshal Mike Knoll said the fire department responded around 6:13 a.m. to a residence at the intersection of East Fourth Street North and North Seventh Avenue East.

Knoll said the fire started in the attic of the home.

"The fire was coming through the southeast corner of the home's roof," Knoll said. "It didn't take us too long to put the fire out."

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Knoll said it is unknown if the owner of the home lives locally.

"There was a lot of junk inside the home," Knoll said.

There were no injuries reported.