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1 injured, 1 deceased in a rural Boone County fire

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January 23rd, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Ogden, Iowa) – The Boone County Sheriff’s Office, late Monday, said one person was found deceased following a house fire that occurred over the weekend, near Odgen. Officials say the Boone County Communications Center received a 911 call reference a residence on fire at 161 270th Street, at around 11:45-p.m.   Boone County Deputies, Ogden Fire, Ogden 1st Responders, Boone County Hospital, Boone County Emergency Management, Boone Fire, Perry Fire, Dallas County EMS and the State of Iowa Fire Marshal all responded.
The Sheriff’s report says 70-year-old William Collins, of rural Ogden, was transported from the scene for medical evaluation. Unfortunately, a deceased adult male was later recovered from the fire scene. Preliminary investigations indicate the identity of the male as 60-year-old Eldon Kirkland, also rural Ogden. The residence was a total loss.
The incident remains under investigation.