Tim Thyer has seen plenty of house fires in his day, but never had he seen one quite like the one he arrived at Wednesday.
Iola firefighters were called to Gary Wells’ home, 321 S. Second St., Wednesday afternoon after a fire burned through a wall.
Thyer, Iola fire chief, said the fire apparently started near a hot water tank.
There was no electric wiring, loose clothing or other debris near the tank.
“There was maybe an inch between the water heater and the wall,” Thyer said. “Maybe there was some dust or…
Fire starts at hot water tank
