Fire damages Davenport duplex

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By Times online staff | Monday, October 13, 2008 11:32 AM CDT | () comments

One person was taken to the hospital this morning after a fire damaged this duplex at 1903 Walling Court in Davenport. (Larry Fisher/Quad-City Times) Buy this Photo

UPDATED: One person was taken to the hospital after an early morning fire in Davenport.

Firefighters were called to 1903 Walling Court around 5:10 a.m. When firefighters arrived they could see flames coming from the back of the two-story duplex.

The fire was quickly brought under control.

The condition and identity of the injured man were not available this morning.

The American Red Cross of the Quad-Cities Area is working with one of the residents of the duplex — a family of three — to identify their needs at this time.

Locust Street between Farnam Street and Grand Avenue was blocked off for several hours while firefighters were on the scene.

According to the Scott County Assessor’s Web site, the building is owned by Paul and Theresa Shima.

The fire is under investigation.

Fire damages Davenport apartments

EARLIER STORY: Davenport firefighters battled a structure fire early this morning in a central-city neighborhood.

Firefighters were called to 1903 Walling Court around 5:10 a.m. When firefighters arrived they could see flames coming from one side of the two-story house which has been converted into apartments.

The fire was quickly brought under control.

Locust Street between Farnam Street and Grand Avenue was blocked off during the fire.

According to the Scott County Assessor’s Web site, the building is owned by Paul and Theresa Shima.

The fire is under investigation.