10/03/2026
The future is bright with the next generation, doing what’s right and lending a hand.
Kudos to the boys who helped their neighbors and helped out the firefighters once the fire was out.
We are saddened by the loss a family experienced today, but glad the damage wasn’t worse and no one was injured.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Clear Lake Fire Department Responded to Garage Fire on 16th Avenue North
Clear Lake, Iowa — October 2, 2026 — The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched at 4:28 p.m. Friday October 2nd to a reported garage fire at 2310 16th Ave N. in Clear Lake.
The fire originated in the garage attached to the residence. When firefighters arrived, the garage was fully involved with fire. Crews made a rapid interior attack and quickly knocked down the fire, preventing the fire from spreading into the home.
The Clear Lake Fire Department responded with two pumpers, two medic units, and a command vehicle. The Ventura Fire Department provided mutual-aid assistance with two apparatus.
Also assisting at the scene were the Clear Lake Police Department, Clear Lake Public Works, Alliant Energy, and Cerro Gordo County Emergency Management.
The fire was reported by neighbor Bryce Biermann, whose quick call to 911 helped alert emergency responders.
The fire was contained to the attached garage. Damage is estimated at approximately $200,000, including damage to the garage structure and vehicles located inside the garage. The residence was protected from significant fire damage by the rapid response and quick knockdown by firefighters.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Clear Lake Fire Department would also like to recognize Bryce and the boys (Pictures) who stayed at the scene and helped firefighters by picking up and rolling hose after the fire was extinguished. Their willingness to lend a hand was appreciated by the firefighters.
