On Sunday, a body was found in a house fire in Fairfield. The Fairfield Police Department and the Fairfield Fire Department responded to a fire at 800 North 12th Street. Upon entering the residence, fire personnel found the body of 56-year-old Richard Hendershot. Captain Colin Smith of the Fairfield Police Department told KCII News the Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation and the State Fire Marshall’s office to assist with the investigation.

Iowa DCI released their findings late Wednesday. After completing their investigation, DCI determined no foul play was involved. The house was determined to be a total loss.