(Griswold, IA; Updated 2:04-p.m., 2/24/26) – Sheriff’s officials in Cass County (IA) have confirmed one person died during a residential structure fire early this (Tuesday) morning, at 68444 560th Street, east of Griswold.

In a statement, authorities say firefighters from Griswold, Lewis, and Cumberland responded to the at approximately 6:07 a.m. on February 24. Upon arrival, the home was fully engulfed and starting to collapse. After the fire was extinguished, responders located a deceased individual inside.

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The Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. The victim’s name is being withheld pending an autopsy and notification of next of kin.

Other agencies assisting at the scene included Cass EMS, and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.