House fire breaks out before midnight Wednesday in Fort Dodge

By: Matt Scher, [email protected]

Fort Dodge, IA – A fire broke out last night in Fort Dodge fully engulfing a home.

The fire occurred after an explosion in the 300 block of Haskell St. 30 minutes before midnight on Wednesday night. Officers at the scene reported that all residents of the house were able to escape. Randy and Windy Cerwick, homeowners of the 301 Haskell St. property, were treated on the scene for burn injuries.

The cause of the explosion which led to the fire is currently under investigation.