April 18, 2024

Iowa man’s body found after fire at his home, officials say

NEVADA — Authorities say a man’s body was found after a suspicious fire extensively damaged his home in the Story County city of Nevada. The fire was reported about 3:20 a.m. Thursday. Firefighters say the house was engulfed in flames when they arrived. The man’s body was found inside. A news release from the Nevada Public Safety Department says the man’s been identified as 36-year-old Adam Blazek.

An autopsy has been ordered.

The release described the fire as suspicious. It’s under investigation.