(Information from: KCCI-TV, http://www.kcci.com)

POLK CITY, Iowa (AP) — Authorities say a body has been found in the basement of a Polk City home after a fire.

Des Moines television station KCCI says the fire was reported by an occupant of the home around 8:55 p.m. Tuesday. Fire officials say it took about 15 minutes to put out the blaze.

The cause of person’s death and what started the fire are being investigated. The victim’s name hasn’t been released.