Moline, IL – Fire crews in Moline responded late Sunday night to a residential structure fire at 1627 2nd Street that left a vacant two-story home heavily damaged.
According to the Moline Fire Department, the call came in around 10:19 p.m. on October 26, 2025. The first unit arrived within six minutes to find the home fully involved, with heavy fire and smoke pouring from the front of the structure.
Neighbors told officials the residence was believed to be vacant. Due to the fire’s intensity, nearby homes were at risk from radiant heat, but firefighters quickly contained the flames and protected adjacent properties. Crews launched an interior attack to suppress the main body of the fire and had it under control within approximately 35 minutes.
No injuries were reported, and the fire department credited nearby residents for alerting authorities quickly. Firefighters remained on scene for several hours to ensure all smoldering areas were fully extinguished.
MidAmerican Energy assisted in securing utilities, while automatic aid came from departments in Rock Island, East Moline, the Rock Island Arsenal, and Bettendorf.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Moline Fire Department’s Bureau of Investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Bureau at 309-524-2250.
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