Clinton, Iowa –  Officials with the Iowa Department of Public Safety said Saturday (March 26), authorities in eastern Iowa are conducting an investigation into a fire and death, in Clinton.

On March 26, 2022 at 6:52 AM, the Clinton Police Department and Clinton Fire department responded to a call of fire/smoke at 78 31^st Avenue North. CFD extinguished the fire and one person was found deceased in the apartment

The incident remains under investigation by the Clinton Police Department, Iowa Division of Criminal Investigations, Clinton County Sheriff’s office, Iowa State Fire Marshal, Clinton County Medical Examiner’s office and the Clinton County Attorney’s Office.