The Page County Sheriff’s Office today (Monday), said that on or about 9-p.m. on May 2nd, the Page County Sheriff’s Office along with the Shenandoah and Coin Volunteer Fire Departments responded to 1734 230th St in rural Coin, after a citizen called in that the residence had burned down. Upon the arrival of first responders, the structure had already been completely destroyed.

Agents from the Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation responded and are assisting local agencies with the fire investigation. Remnants have been recovered and submitted to the Iowa State Medical Examiner’s Office for identification purposes.

The Fire investigation is ongoing and no other details are being released at this time. Citizens are encouraged to contact the Page County Sheriff’s Office with any information they may have about the fire at 712-542-5193.