A person has died when a home went up in flames in Northwood, New Hampshire, on Thursday evening, officials said.
After the fire was reported about 8:40 p.m., Northwood firefighters found the building on First New Hampshire Turnpike engulfed in flames. They tried to find a person they were told was trapped on the second floor, but weren't able to, the Office of the State Fire Marshal said Friday.
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One firefighter was burned during the rescue attempt, but is expected to survive, according to the department.
The name of the person who died wasn't released -- fire officials said that will be released after an autopsy is conducted on the body Saturday.
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Investigators with the State Fire Marshal's Office continue to investigate the blaze, with help from local police and firefighters.