(Bedford, Iowa) – Authorities in Taylor County are investigating the death of a woman and a child who were found during a house fire. The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office said that at approximately 7:00 am (Wednesday) the Bedford Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 2400 block of Rockwood Avenue, east of Bedford.

A 21 year old female and 1 year old male were found deceased inside the home. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No names were released.

The Bedford Fire Department was assisted by fire departments from Lenox, Sharpsburg, Gravity, and Blockton. The Taylor County Ambulance, Air Evac, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office assisted as well.