Firefighters are investigating a fire that damaged several buildings in downtown Oelwein. The fire was reported around 10:30 p.m. Friday in the area of 17 West Charles Street. Officials say the fire ...

OELWEIN — Officials are trying to determine what started a fire that destroyed an old rail yard building used to store building materials. Oelwein Fire Chief Wallace Rundle said as of Tuesday ...

Even as fire crews work to stabilize the downtown Oelwein building that held two businesses and eight apartment buildings, small fires are still breaking out. “We've had more small eruptions or small ...

People in Oelwein will have to get used to a new leader at the fire station soon. Wallace Rundle joined the department 55 years ago and served as the Fayette County community’s fire chief for 44 years ...

OELWEIN, Iowa (AP) — A large fire that began above an antiques store has destroyed apartments and businesses in downtown Oelwein. Fire officials say the blaze began above the West Charles Mall ...

Flames destroyed a more than 50-year-old Oelwein restaurant, Saturday. Firefighters arrived at Luigi's Restaurant & Lounge, on Frederick Avenue, around 3:15 in the afternoon. Oelwein Fire Chief ...

OELWEIN, Iowa (KWWL) -- One person was rescued from an apartment fire in Oelwein on Saturday night. Oelwein Police and Fire crews reported the fourth floor of the Mealey apartments around 10:30 p.m.

OELWEIN – Authorities are investigating an early morning motor home fire where the body of a woman was discovered. The identity of the deceased wasn’t immediately available pending notification of ...

OELWEIN, Iowa (KWWL) Oelwein Fire Department officials said everyone is okay after a minor fire at CITY Laundering Co. early Monday. They said the fire happened around 4:45 a.m., by the time fire ...