A fatal house fire is under investigation near Griswold. Crews from Griswold, Lewis, and Cumberland responded around 6:07 a.m. Tuesday to 68444 560th Street. The home was fully engulfed and starting to collapse when firefighters arrived. After the fire was extinguished, a deceased individual was located inside. The Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating. The victim’s name is being withheld pending an autopsy and notification of next of kin.
About Melanie West
Melanie has been with KCSI / KOAK Radio since 1997, when she and her husband Aaron moved to Iowa to join the family business. Melanie enjoys traveling, reading, and painting. Melanie and Aaron have 2 children, Will, who lives in South Dakota and Allie who works in the business office at KCSI.
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