A fatal fire is under investigation in Fort Dodge. One person died in the fire that occurred at around 9:30 last night. The name of the victim has not been released pending notification of relatives.

Fort Dodge firemen were on the scene until early this morning. There was moderate damage to the residence. The State Fire Marshall has been called in to assist the Fort Dodge Fire Department into finding the exact cause.

Contributed by Pat Powers, KQWC, Webster City

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