(Atlantic, Iowa) – Atlantic Fire was dispatched to 117 Broadway in the Highland Addition, for a house fire. Police arriving on the scene shortly after 8-a.m. reported heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof. Cass EMS was requested to treat a resident suffering from smoke inhalation. Marne and Lewis Fire were requested for Mutual Aid in the form of manpower and airpacks. Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel…

Atlantic Fire units returned to the station at around 9:55-a.m. No injuries were reported. Cappel says the fire began in the ceiling, and is believed to be the result of an electrical issue.

The AFD was assisted at the scene by the Atlantic Police Department, Cass County County Sheriff’s Office and Cass EMS.

(Photos by Ric Hanson; 8:25-a.m., 1/6/25)