(Granville, IA) — Authorities are releasing more details about a deadly house fire in Granville on Monday. Officials say three teenagers are dead and one is in critical condition after the fire broke out around 5 a.m. on Monday at a residence on 430th Street. Emergency crews found four teens in critical condition inside the home and transported them to area hospitals. Seventeen-year-old Kolten Hofmeyer, 16-year-old Bryleigh Koob, and 17-year-old Ashton Koob have died from their injuries. Another 16-year-old male from Alton remains in critical condition at a Minnesota hospital, as the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Three Dead, One In Critical Condition Following Granville House Fire
By Tom Robinson
Sep 3, 2025 | 8:28 AM
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