Crime & Safety
Moline, IL Fire Today: Floor Collapses Beneath Firefighter
Moline, IL – A firefighter narrowly escaped injury Tuesday afternoon when a fire damaged floor began collapsing during an aggressive response to a residential fire in Moline, leaving one person displa
By Avery Collins · 2026-11-11T03:27:30.330Z
Moline, IL – A firefighter narrowly escaped injury Tuesday afternoon when a fire damaged floor began collapsing during an aggressive response to a residential fire in Moline, leaving one person displaced and a home damaged.
According to the Moline Fire Department , emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 12:13 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, to a reported house fire at 3503 12th Avenue in Rock Island County, part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area.
Firefighter Escapes Dangerous Floor Collapse The first fire company arrived within three minutes and encountered flames and smoke coming from the front of a small, one and a half story, single family residence.
Firefighters immediately began attacking the flames while additional crews established a water supply and assisted with suppression efforts.
During the operation, one firefighter fell into an area where the floor had begun collapsing because of fire damage.
The firefighter managed to escape without assistance and was not injured.
Resident Displaced as Crews Battle Flames Firefighters brought the blaze under control in approximately one hour before checking for hidden flames and extinguishing remaining smoldering materials.
No residents were home when the fire started, and no injuries were reported.
However, one adult was displaced because of damage to the residence. Officials confirmed the home had working smoke detectors.
The Rock Island, East Moline and Rock Island Arsenal fire departments assisted with the response.
MidAmerican Energy secured utilities, while Moline police provided traffic control, scene security and drone surveillance to support firefighters.
Fire Investigation Underway The Moline Fire Department's Bureau of Investigations is working to determine what caused the blaze.
Officials have not released a damage estimate or identified the cause of the fire.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Moline Fire Department at 309 524 2250.