The Henry County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to two different house fires Tuesday. The first, reported at 8:41 p.m. was in the 2500 grid of Perkins Road near Lowell. The house and garage were engulfed in flames when crews arrived, however no injuries were reported. New London Fire, Mt. Pleasant Fire, Salem Fire, and Danville Fire all responded and fought the fire. The house and garage were both severely damaged, and the incident remains under investigation.

The second fire, reported at 11:29 p.m. was in the 2300 grid of 220th street, northeast of Mt. Pleasant. Again, the home was fully engulfed. As the fire was being contained, it was discovered that one occupant was unaccounted for. After the fire was extinguished, a person was found inside the burned residence. The identity of the person is being withheld until the investigation is completed and the family has been notified. This fire was fought by Mt. Pleasant Fire, Winfield Fire, Mt. Union Fire, and New London Fire. The home was a total loss.

Both fires are being investigated by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office and Iowa State Fire Marshall’s Office.