An Iola resident was believed to be the victim of a fatal house fire in north Iola this morning. Iola Police Chief Jared Warner confirmed one body was found inside the home at 1218 N. Buckeye St. Iola firefighters were still at the scene as of press time. The house was fully engulfed with smoke and flames when the call was received, shortly before 6:30. A neighbor said Charles Burton lived in the house, although authorities have not officially released the victim’s name, adding that the victim’s family has been notified. Investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s office were dispatched to handle the investigation.
