MARICOPA, Ariz. — A person has died after they were found unconscious in a Maricopa backyard during a house fire overnight, fire officials said.

The blaze broke out at a home near Sussex and Porter roads overnight. Crews arrived shortly before 5:30 a.m..

A woman who lived in the home reportedly told firefighters that she and another person had escaped separately, but they may have gone back inside.

Firefighters found the second person unconscious in the backyard. They were rushed to the hospital where they died, officials said.

At this time, officials said the cause of death is unknown. Fire officials didn't release any identifying information about the deceased.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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