Two people died in Friday morning house fire, in northwest Iowa’s Orange City. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office says the Sioux County Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting smoke coming from a residence at 604 Albany Ave. northeast, at around 6:49 a.m. The Orange City Fire and Orange City Ambulance responded and discovered a single-family dwelling that was filled with smoke; aid was requested from several area fire departments.

Upon entering the residence, firefighters discovered 79-year-old Arlan Egdorf, and 82-year-old Linda Egdorf, both of Orange City, had died as a result of their injuries; they were pronounced deceased by the Sioux County Medical Examiner.

The house was a total loss with damage in excess of $100,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Orange City Fire Chief and Iowa State Fire Marshal.

Two people died in this house fire in Orange City. (KLEM photo)