One person is dead following a fatal fire on the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI or Big Trout Lake) First Nation.

The OPP say the fire broke out to a house on Crossroads Street early Monday morning, around 3:30.

First Responders, Regional Fire Rescue personnel and the KI Fire Department all responded.

The house was fully engulfed by flames by the time fire crews arrived at the scene and they worked to make sure it did not spread.

Following their initial reponse, one person was located deceased.

The Ontario Fire Marshall’s office and the Office of the Chief Coroner of Ontario are continuing the investigation along with the OPP.