Spencer, IA (KICD)– The local community has come together to assist those affected by Sunday’s fire in Downtown Spencer and those who spent hours knocking down the blaze.

Fire Chief John Conyn asked KICD News to pass along his thanks and appreciation to everyone that stepped up to help when we spoke to him after the fire had been extinguished Sunday night.

Chief Conyn further compliments the men in women who put on the gear and did what they could to keep the situation from becoming any worse.

There are also a number of local agencies stepping in to provide what they can for those displaced by the fire.

Upper Des Moines Opportunity Housing Director Tanya Thelen says her office has been told seven households were displaced by the fire but was unsure as to how many individuals are impacted.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the area above 221 Grand Avenue but varying amounts of smoke and water damage can be seen in other parts of the structure. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.