RURAL BOONE COUNTY – A house fire in this remote Iowa location left one man dead and another in the hospital as police search for clues.
On January 20, 2024, at about 11:43 PM, the Boone County Communications Center received a 911 call reference a residence on fire at 161 270th St.
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 Marshalls all responded.
William Collins 70, 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 is Eldon Kirkland 60, of rural Ogden. The residence is a total loss.
Police are continuing to investigate.