One person was found dead inside a home destroyed by fire in the Poudre Canyon early Tuesday morning.

A fire was reported along Poudre Canyon Road, near the Greyrock trailhead, about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to a release from the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. Firefighters, law enforcement and emergency medics responded.

Just before sunrise, the 1-acre fire was contained, but a wildland fire crew stayed on scene for the rest of the day Tuesday to make sure the fire was fully out and did not reignite, particularly amid the hot, dry weather and red flag fire conditions, the release states.

Authorities believe the fire started the home, which was fully destroyed.

Investigators initially were unable to determine if anyone had been at home due to the extreme heat and extensive damage.

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