Tuesday night, the Marshalltown Fire Department were dispatched to 2323 S 5th Street for a smoke investigation. When crews arrived shortly after 6:30, they found moderate smoke coming from the main entrance and upper level of the townhouse. When the crew entered the home, they found a small fire in the kitchen area. The fire fighters quickly extinguished the fire and worked to vent this and nearby units.
The fire department was on scene for about 1 hour and they were assisted by the Marshalltown Police Department, UnityPoint Ambulance, and Alliant Energy. The residents of the unit involved were displaced.
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB