Updated Information on Wednesday Fire in Garber

On February 18, 2026, at approximately 12:49 PM, the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a residential structure fire at 904 1/2 Front Street in Garber. Clayton County Dispatch immediately notified and paged emergency responders to the scene.

Upon arrival at approximately 1:03 PM, the Garber Fire Department observed the residence to be fully engulfed in flames. Due to extremely high wind conditions, the fire spread to a neighboring residence located at 319 Third Street.

Given the intensity of the fire, significant wind conditions, and the close proximity of additional homes and businesses, mutual aid was requested. Fire personnel remained on scene for approximately six hours extinguishing the fire, conducting overhaul operations, and ensuring the area was secured. Additional emergency responders provided medical support, traffic control, scene security, and utility assistance.

The Garber Fire Department was assisted by the following agencies:

• Edgewood Fire Department

• Colesburg Fire Department

• Guttenberg Fire Department

• Littleport Fire Department

• Garnavillo Fire Department

• Clayton County Emergency Management

• Garber First Responders

• Edgewood Ambulance Service

• Guttenberg Ambulance Service

• Alliant Energy

• Clayton County Sheriff’s Office

The incident remains under investigation by the Garber Fire Department and the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance requested from the Iowa State Fire Marshal Division.

Photo Credits: Clayton County Sheriff's Department