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Supporting the response at The Crossing.

On September 19, 2026, we assisted Keokuk Fire during the response to a sanctuary fire at The Crossing on Timea Street.

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By Keokuk Volunteer Emergency Corps · Published

From our records · Incident date: September 19, 2026

Working alongside local responders.

Our assistance was part of the local response alongside Keokuk Police. Firefighters responded at approximately 6:30 a.m., extinguished the flames and spent several hours clearing smoke from the large building, according to WGEM’s contemporary report.

The fire damaged the sanctuary. The Crossing announced that its next Sunday service would be held at the Keokuk High School gymnasium.

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At the time of WGEM’s report, Fire Chief Gabe Rose said the cause remained under investigation and information had been sent to the Iowa Department of Public Safety.

We work alongside Keokuk Fire and other local responders when assistance is needed. For questions about this fire or its investigation, contact the Keokuk Fire Department.

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