ANKENY, Iowa — A 2-alarm fire at a townhome complex in Ankeny has left several units damaged and several families displaced.
The Ankeny Fire Department was dispatched on reports of a structure fire at a townhome complex located in the 1400 block of SW Twin Gates Drive, on Ankeny’s southwest side.
While enroute to the scene, fire crews noticed a huge plume of smoke and upgraded the call to a 2-alarm fire, bringing in additional assistance for surrounding fire departments. Ankeny fire crews arrived on scene and found a well-involved townhome fire, which was attached to five other townhomes.
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Fire crews began immediate efforts to extinguish the flames and began an aggressive search of the residence for any occupants or pets. While doing so, two firefighters received minor burns to their wrists and were transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where they were treated and released…