Squirrel causes utility pole fire in Iowa City

IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a utility pole fire Tuesday morning that authorities say was caused by a squirrel.

Firefighters responded to a utility pole fire at the corner of Dubuque Street and Lafayette Street at 6:48 a.m.

Upon arrival, crews found a power pole on fire. After the poles were disconnected, crews put out the fire in two minutes…

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