POCAHONTAS, IA (Northwestiowanow) – A house fire in Pocahontas led to two deaths, including a child, Friday evening.

Emergency responders were called to reports of a fire at a residence at 406 2nd Ave. NW on Nov. 13 at approximately 4:53 p.m.

Witnesses reported that two individuals were possibly still inside the home.

Responding officers attempted to enter the residence but were unable to do so because of the intensity of the flames. Multiple area fire departments worked together to extinguish the blaze.

Once the fire was brought under control, responders located a 65-year-old woman and a 3-year-old child inside the residence. Both victims were pronounced dead.

The Pocahontas Police Department, Fire Department and EMS were assisted by the Pocahontas County Sheriff’s Office, the Laurens, Fonda, Rolfe and Plover fire departments, the Fonda and Laurens EMS departments, MercyOne LifeFlight and the Iowa State Fire Marshal’s Office.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and the names of the victims are being withheld pending notification of family members.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Pocahontas Police Chief Alex Leu at 712-335-3536.