Investigation ongoing into February 13 Allamakee Street fire ...

A pair of buildings on the initial block of Allamakee Street in downtown Waukon were destroyed in a Sunday, February 13 evening fire. The structures housing Tin, Rust & Harmony (right) and Paws Up Pet Supplies (left) were completely destroyed in the blaze that reportedly originated in the Tin, Rust & Harmony building at 9 Allamakee Street, with smoke and water damage affecting adjacent buildings. As pictured above, the scene of the blaze has been fenced off for public safety and to facilitate the ongoing investigation by the State of Iowa Fire Marshal’s Office. When asked for comment at the fire scene Friday, February 25, a pair of representatives from the State Fire Marshal’s Office who preferred to not be identified would only state that an investigation is ongoing and that the investigation process is currently “at the mercy of insurance right now”. City of Waukon officials say the clean-up process of the destroyed buildings that lies with the property owners can not begin until the fire investigation is completed and will likely take months to accomplish. The Standard will continue to provide updates as further information becomes available. Standard photo by Joe Moses.