Several people treated after fire at home in Mason City
March 20th, 2017 by Ric Hanson
MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) – Authorities say several people have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire at a home in Mason City. The fire was reported a little before 11:15 p.m. Sunday. The Mason City Police Department said in a news release Monday that a neighbor noticed the fire, ran to the house to alert residents and helped get several outside to safety.
Police say the neighbor and several of the residents were taken to a hospital. The home is occupied by clients of Opportunity Village, which is a charitable organization that serves people with intellectual disabilities. The fire cause is being investigated.