Firefighters from at least five departments battled blaze in downtown Keota, Iowa, that was called in at about 4:30 a.m. on Dec. 4.
No injuries were reported.
KCRG reports that at least six businesses have reported fire damage, including Westendorf Costume Emporium, Bermel Insurance Agency, Bermel Laundromat, All Around Fitness and an area lumberyard.
Fire crews from Keota, Washington, Wellman, North Keokuk and Sigourney responded to the blaze.
According to the Census, Keota has about 875 residents.
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