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(UPDATED) Fatal house fire in Casey, Sunday morning

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January 2nd, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Casey, Iowa) – One person died after being pulled from a burning home in Casey, Sunday morning. Casey Fire Chief Travis Corder told KJAN News crews were dispatched to 103 W. 3rd Street in Casey, at around 7:19-a.m., Sunday.

The man was identified as Roger Draman, who lived in the home by himself.  An autopsy will be conducted by the State Medical Examiner, to determine the cause of death. An initial investigation determined nothing suspicious as a cause for the blaze, which remains under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Casey Firefighters were assisted by Adair Fire and Rescue and the Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office.