(Red Oak, Iowa) – Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce, in update to our story Wednesday, said a fire that destroyed a home early Wednesday morning, was caused by an electrical failure. Chief Bruce says the cause was determined through a joint investigation between his department and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. The fire at 104 B Street, in Red Oak, began on the front porch, in the area of an outlet where an extension cord was plugged in. From there, the fire grew in size due to combustible material located on the front porch, and progressed until it breached the front windows. Once the windows were broken, the flames made their way into and throughout the residence. The investigation into the incident is now complete.

No injuries were reported during the blaze. Residents of the home were being assisted by the Red Cross.