On Friday, February 25, 2011, Waterloo Fire Rescue and Waterloo Police responded to a house fire at 715 Vinton Street. One person died in the fire.

Following an autopsy, the victim has been identified as Sandra Lavonne Rasmussen, age 37, of 715 Vinton Street, Waterloo. Her death was caused by the fire and smoke inhalation.

Waterloo Fire Rescue Investigators have determined the unintentional fire started in the living room.

Captain Tim Pillack
Waterloo Police Department