Bettendorf, IOWA – According to the Bettendorf Fire Department, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 6 p.m. Saturday.
It happened in the 1000 block of Meadows Circle.
Bettendorf Fire Department crews responded to a report of a house fire.
The responding crews saw smoke and flames coming out of the side of the chimney.
They were able to extinguish the fire in less than 10 minutes.
No injuries were reported, officials said.
The cause of fire remains under investigation.
This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.