116 3rd St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401
Frozen Fire In Keokuk
Ice began forming outside of Cahill's Jewelry store in downtown Keokuk, Iowa, early Monday morning, December 2, 1985, as firefighters battled a blaze in near-zero temperatures and high winds. Firefighters were first called to the scene at 4:15 a.m. The fire destroyed three downtown businesses--Dollar General, Cahill Jewelry, Stebbings & Sohl Insurance--and damaged at least two others. One firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation and over-exertion.
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