SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - One person has died following a house fire early Monday morning.

Fire crews were called to 2 Chaffee Lane after multiple 911 calls reported heavy flames coming from a single-story ranch-style home.

According to Southington Fire Chief, the structure was fully involved when firefighters arrived, with fire showing from both the front and side of the home.

Southington police confirmed one person was inside the residence at the time of the fire.

Despite firefighters’ efforts to rescue the victim, the individual was later pronounced dead at the scene.

Their identity has not yet been released.

Mutual aid was requested, with additional crews from Bristol and Meriden assisting at the scene.

The fire was brought under control shortly after crews arrived, but the ho

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