Moline Firefighter Safely Rescues Self After Floor Collapse During House Fire
A Moline firefighter fell through a collapsing floor while responding to a house fire on 12th Ave. The firefighter self-rescued and sustained no injuries. The fire was contained within an hour, with no other injuries reported, though one resident was…
Davenport Rock Island Moline, IA, November 10, 2026 — A firefighter with the Moline Fire Department safely self-rescued after falling through a collapsing floor while responding to a house fire. The incident occurred on 12th Ave.
The firefighter was engaged in duties at the scene of the house fire when the floor gave way, causing them to fall. No injuries were sustained by the firefighter as a result of the collapse, and they were able to extricate themselves from the situation.
The fire itself was brought under control and contained within approximately one hour of the initial response. Emergency crews worked to extinguish the blaze, preventing it from spreading further.
In addition to the firefighter’s self-rescue, no other injuries were reported among residents or other emergency personnel at the scene. However, the fire did result in one resident being displaced from their home.
Details regarding the cause of the fire or the specific circumstances leading to the floor’s collapse were not immediately available. The name of the firefighter involved was also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Jayla Louis on www.kwqc.com, see more information here.
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