Knoxville Fire and Rescue and the Knoxville Police Department responded to a house fire at 1510 East Marion St. in Knoxville shortly after 9:00 a.m.

The fire was extinguished in approximately 20 minutes, and the family occupying the home was able to get out safely. A dog perished. No cause of the fire has been established, and an investigation is underway. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion County Emergency Management also assisted at the scene. Courthouse records indicate the home is being purchased on contract by Mary Jean Foster of Oskaloosa.