Family Escapes Early Morning Blaze
Oskaloosa, Iowa – One Oskaloosa family escaped their burning home with their lives on Monday morning.
A heater is the suspected culprit of a fire, which was called in at 5:43am at the residence of Teresa Latchum, located at 320 North 5th St in Oskaloosa.
Twelve Oskaloosa firefighters and 4 New Sharon firefighters battled the blaze for just over 3 hours, with firefighting units back at the station by 8:52am.
The home is considered a total loss including the contents inside.
Latchum and her son escaped the blaze unhurt along with their two dogs.
A page has been set up for those wishing to donate or help HERE.
Photos from the fire scene are located HERE.
Posted by Staff Writer
on Nov 30 2015. Filed under Local News.
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