House in Iowa Catches Fire Friday Evening Fire Department Investigates
I was scrolling through local updates late Friday when I saw the alert—a house fire had broken out near Ashworth Road and Seventh Street in West Des Moines. It happened just before 9 p.m., and honestly, it hit close to home. Not because I live nearby, but because these incidents always remind me how fast things can go wrong—even on an ordinary evening.
The homeowner had just enough time to spot the fire, call 911, and get out safely. No one else was inside. By the time fire crews arrived, heavy smoke was pouring from the rear of the house. They got to work fast, containing the flames within half an hour. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
But here’s what matters: the fire didn’t spread beyond one room—but the smoke did. That’s something many of us forget. Even a “small” fire can leave behind massive damage, especially when smoke travels through vents and walls…