INDEPENDENCE, IA — Firefighters from Independence, Jesup, and Fairbank quickly contained a structure fire early Monday morning in the 1400 block of River Road Boulevard in Independence.

The blaze was reported at 3:29 a.m., and all occupants were safely evacuated.

One firefighter sustained minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Crews remained on the scene for about two hours to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.

Independence Fire Department coordinated efforts with the Buchanan County Sheriff's Office, Jesup Fire Department, Fairbank Fire & EMS Association, and Jesup Ambulance Service.

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