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Two dead in Ottumwa house fire

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December 11th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fatal house fire Saturday evening in Ottumwa. The City of Ottumwa says two people died in the fire and the other occupants of the home were safely evacuated. Tuesday morning (12/12), authorities identified the victims as 31-year-old Mae Hen and 3-year-old Htoo Kabaw.

It’s unclear what started the fire. The State Fire Marshall was contacted to assist with the investigation.