Grandview, IA- The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office says that one person was killed in a house fire on Tuesday, October 31st.
According to a news release, at about 6:17 AM Tuesday, Louisa County Emergency Personnel responded to a reported house fire at the 200 block of North Madison Street in Grandview, Iowa.
A Louisa County Deputy arrived on the scene at 6:23 AM and was unable to make entry due to excessive heat and extensive smoke.
Firefighters arrived on the scene at 6:29 AM to heavy smoke and fire in the front part of the residence. Further investigation found a deceased resident along with the family’s two dogs inside the home.
The scene was handed over to the State Fire Marshall’s Office to complete the investigation. The cause of the fire and the cause of death are both pending results from the state evidence lab and the state medical examiner’s office.
No foul play is suspected.
