Fire damages Keokuk home
Fire Chief
The fire damage was mostly contained to one room, though another room of the house sustained moderate smoke and water damage.
Rose said the fire, which began near a coffee maker, has been ruled accidental, though it is unclear whether it started because of the appliance or faulty wiring.
"All indicators point back to either the device or wiring there," Rose said.
Because of the damage in the area, however, it cannot be determined which was at fault without extensive lab work. Typically, such work only is done in cases of suspicious fires or arson.
The family did not have insurance, but the
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