(Lewis, Iowa) – [A GoFundMe account has been established for Richard and his son Sean Keller]. The cause of a house fire in Lewis this (Saturday) morning, remains under investigation. The blaze at 203 Court Street in Lewis, was reported at around 9-a.m. The home’s owner, Rich Keller, told KJAN he could smell something burning when he was in the kitchen.

Keller has lived in Lewis for about 30-years. He says his house was just repainted last year. He’s not sure how the fire started.

When firefighters arrived, the found flames coming from the roof on the east side, in the attic/wall areas. Firefighters from Lewis, Atlantic & Griswold were on the scene, along with the Cass County Sheriff’s Department and Cass EMS. No injuries were reported. Fire Chief Tim Pope says the home is likely a total loss. The fire was declared out, a little after 10:30-a.m.

Sean Keller (Photo)

(Photo’s by KJAN News Director Ric Hanson)