Two Dead in Marion House Fire

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Two people have died following a house fire in Marion, Iowa on Sunday evening. The victims have been identified as 62-year-old Ronald Tow and 71-year-old Richard Kjose. The Marion Fire Department responded around 6:54 p.m. to the 200 block of South 11th Street, but the cause of the fire and the victims' cause of death are still under investigation.

Why it matters

House fires are a tragic and all-too-common occurrence, with the potential to claim lives and devastate local communities. This incident in Marion raises questions about fire safety, emergency response times, and the need for thorough investigations to determine the cause and prevent similar tragedies in the future.

The details

According to authorities, the Marion Fire Department responded to the house fire around 6:54 p.m. on Sunday evening. The two victims, Ronald Tow and Richard Kjose, were found inside the home and later pronounced dead. The cause of the fire and the victims' cause of death are still under investigation by local officials.

• The Marion Fire Department responded around 6:54 p.m. on Sunday, February 10, 2026.

What’s next

Authorities will continue to investigate the cause of the fire and the victims' cause of death.