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(Jones County, IA) -- A child has died in an eastern Iowa house fire. The Jones County Sheriff's Office says crews were called to a home early this (Friday) morning in Onslow, in eastern Jones County. One adult and four children escaped, but firefighters were unable to rescue a 5th child, who died in the fire. The adult and other children were treated for smoke and heat-related injuries. One child was transferred to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Investigators say the fire started in the kitchen and was accidental.
The Sheriff's Office says the child who died was a student in the Midland School District, which has activated crisis counselors.
The Sheriff's Office says more information will be released tomorrow (Saturday).