(Council Bluffs, Iowa) — A structure fire Wednesday night in Council Bluffs resulted in the death of a man and a dog. According to Council Bluffs Fire Investigator Dan Roberts, firefighers were called to the scene at 114 Blackhawk Street at around 8:50-p.m.  Roberts says upon arrival, fire crews found smoke and fire coming from the house. They were informed that someone could be trapped inside.

Firefighters who made quick entry into the house to conduct search and rescue and extinguish the flames, found a deceased male victim and a dog.

The incident remains under investigation. The victim’s identity will be released following confirmation during an autopsy.