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Authorities say 3 people killed in Muscatine house fire

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February 26th, 2019 by Ric Hanson

MUSCATINE, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say three people perished in a fire that heavily damaged a two-story house in the eastern Iowa city of Muscatine. Firefighters dispatched around 6:40 p.m. Monday found flames coming from several doors and windows. One injured person found outside the home was taken in critical condition to a hospital. The Muscatine Fire Department says firefighters found three bodies inside the home. Their names haven’t been released.

The department also says one firefighter suffered a minor injury. The fire cause is being investigated.