Creston family displaced after fire ravages home

Creston family displaced after fire ravages home

CRESTON, Iowa -- A Creston family was displaced after a fire destroyed their home on Thursday afternoon. According to a post on Facebook from the Creston Fire Department, firefighters were called to the 600 block of North Chestnut at around 3:53 p.m. for a report of a house fire. As firefighters pulled up to the home, they saw large flames billowing out of the bedroom windows. Boaters attend heated meeting with Army Corps of Engineers over …

Creston Fire Department Responds to North Chestnut Blaze; Cause Under Investigation

(Creston) On Thursday at around 3:53 p.m., Creston Firefighters responded to a working fire in the 600 block of North Chestnut. Upon arrival, firefighters observed flames coming through the bedroom windows. Fortunately, all residents had evacuated the home. According to the Creston Fire Department Facebook Post,  Fire crews quickly initiated a transitional attack, first tackling the flames from the exterior by applying water through the windows.…