(Menlo) On Tuesday, January 7, at 9:20 a.m., Guthrie County dispatched a simultaneous page for Menlo Fire, Stuart Fire and Stuart Rescue for a report of a possible house fire in the 400 block of 3rd Street in Menlo.
Upon arrival, heavy smoke was coming from the eaves of the home and flames had breached the peak of the west gable end wall of the home above the roof of the attached garage. Within minutes, Fire crews located 73-year-old Denise K. Miller deceased inside the home lying at the end of a hallway. Her beloved dog was later located in the rear of the home deceased as well. Denise was alone in the home during the fire. No First Responders or Emergency Personnel were injured during firefighting operations.
The State Medical Examiner’s Office in Ankeny will conduct an autopsy to help determine the cause of death. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is currently working on their investigation into the potential cause of the fire.
Adair and Guthrie County Emergency Management offers sincere condolences to the family and friends of Denise who was a lifelong beloved member of the Menlo Community. “The family, Menlo area and surrounding communities are mourning her loss.”
