A northeast Iowa 16-year-old has been charged with arson in connection with a house fire in Oelwein earlier this month.
The Oelwein Police Department says their joint investigation with the Oelwein Fire Department of a house at 632 5th Avenue Southwest on February 13th has led to a criminal charge of second-degree arson, a Class C felony, against a male juvenile. The teen and the matter have been referred to Juvenile Court Services for processing.
As a result of the fire, the structure was considered a total loss with damage extending to a neighboring property.
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The Oelwein Fire Department also responded to a house fire shortly after 7 am Wednesday (02.22) morning at 501 5th Avenue Southeast.
Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke coming from the residence with flames visible in the interior of the residence. Fire crews were able to suppress the fire with minimal structural damage and a preliminary investigation indicates the potential cause of the fire to be an electrical failure.
Mercy One Ambulance and crews from Alliant Energy also assisted at the scene.
