Fire Damages Springville Residence

Fire damaged a Linn County residence on Monday morning.

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office says firefighters and emergency personnel were called to 115 Heather Lane in Springville for a structure fire. 

Upon arriving, they found heavy smoke coming from the attached garage of the home. Neighbors at the scene told emergency responders that they believed the homeowner, 44-year old Joe D. Erdman, was the only one currently living at the home. He was seen leaving for work prior to the fire. 

The Sheriff’s Office says quick action by the Springville Fire Department kept much of the fire damage to the garage. Fire and smoke damage to the residence was estimated to be around $150,000. No injuries were reported. A small dog was located in the basement and was taken by Cedar Valley Humane Society to Anamosa Vet Clinic to get checked out. 

The cause of the fire is still unknown and is under investigation by Springville Fire, the State Fire Marshal Office and the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.

information and photo courtesy of Linn County Sheriff’s Office