Davenport Home Fire: One Dead

One person died inside a home in Davenport, Florida, on Saturday night. Polk County Fire Rescue confirmed the death after crews responded to a fire on Power Line Road.

Emergency services received the call for the single-story residence at approximately 10 p.m. The first unit arrived on the scene about seven minutes later. Firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the house upon arrival.

Crews believed one individual was still inside the structure. During a search of the home, they located the person and determined they were deceased, according to fire officials.

Shawn Smith, the chief of Polk County Fire Rescue, spoke to the loss. "On behalf of Polk County Fire Rescue, we extend our condolences to the family and friends of the person who died," Smith said.

Authorities have not yet released the victim's name, age, or gender. The Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the blaze. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is also conducting a death investigation.

The American Red Cross was notified to assist the victim's family with lodging and other needs. Both state and county agencies continue their parallel inquiries into the incident.