Yesterday morning around 3:40am, the Marshalltown Fire Department was dispatched to the 400 block of Union Street in Marshalltown. Upon arrival they found a single family 1 ½ story house with a working fire in the attic.

At the time of the fire, 6 adults were occupying the house and all escaped uninjured. The fire was brought under control quickly, in about 20 minutes.

When the property owner was notified of the fire, they said the building is supposed to be vacant. The fire department found the fire originated in the upstairs closet, the cause remains under investigation.

Those who were in the house are being cared for by friends and the American Red Cross.

Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB