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Prescribed fire equipment cache available for use

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The Nature Conservancy staff delivered a shipment of supplies to the Muscatine County Conservation Board’s (MCCB) Saulsbury Bridge Recreation Area on Friday (March 7, 2025) to establish a reserve of prescribed fire equipment. The cache includes prescribed fire specific tools such as drip torches,... Read More.

Fire safety tips for the basement and the garage

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Basements and garages present additional fire safety risks compared to other home areas. Flammable liquids, storage of combustibles, gas appliances, and electrical tools can lead to fires. The National Fire Incident Reporting System notes that garage fires tend to spread farther and cause more injuries... Read More.

City encourages residents to practice fire safety

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Before a fire make digital copies of valuable documents and records like birth certificates. If you are insured, contact your insurance company for detailed instructions on protecting your property, conducting inventory and contacting fire damage restoration companies. Create and Practice a Fire Escape Plan Remember that... Read More.

Muscatine man, dogs safely evacuated from house fire Tuesday

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A Muscatine resident and his dogs were safely evacuated from a structure fire Tuesday by off-duty personnel, neighbors, and on duty personnel. The Muscatine Fire Department (MFD) responded to a residential structure fire at 1006 East 7th Street Tuesday. Battalion Chief 303 (BC 303) arrived... Read More.

Suspicious fire extinguished at Muscatine apartment complex

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Two individuals were treated for smoke inhalation after being evacuated from a Muscatine apartment complex Sunday. The origin of the fire is currently under investigation by the Muscatine Fire and Muscatine Police departments. The Muscatine Fire Department was called out at 3:33 p.m. Sunday (February... Read More.

Wilton Fire Dept. announces 29th annual pancake breakfast

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The Wilton Fire Department has announced their 29th annual pancake breakfast that will take place on Sunday, February 23, from 6 a.m. until noon. With dine in or drive-thru options both available, each plate will consist of pancakes, biscuits and gravy, eggs, and sausage links. In... Read More.