At 3:46 PM Saturday February 26, 2022 the Burlington Fire Department responded to a reported
house fire at 2601 Sunrise Lane in Burlington. Firefighters arrived 4 minutes later to find smoke
and flames in the back of the single-family home. The fire started outside near a screen porch
and traveled into the attic of the home. Six people were in the home at the time of the fire and all
escaped without injury.
The house is owned and occupied by Ryan Oleson and is insured. The home sustained
significant fire, smoke and water damage and damage estimates are still being assessed. The
Red Cross is assisting with victim assistance.
The fire is considered accidental and caused by a hot ember or ash from discarded smoking
material.
Fourteen Burlington firefighters responded to the call and were assisted by nine West Burlington
firefighters responding on automatic aid. Burlington Police and Alliant Energy also assisted.
Firefighters cleared the scene at 6:25 PM. There were no injuries