NORTHWOOD, Iowa – The Worth County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the person killed in a Northwood house fire. Douglas Alan Braun, 52 of Northwood, died in Wednesday’s blaze that destroyed the home at 201 14th Street South. One other resident and s sheriff’s deputy were taken to MercyOne for treatment of possible smoke inhalation. Both were released the same day, the Sheriff’s Office says. What sparked the blaze is undertimined, but no foul play is suspected.
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