Death reported in Springfield fire

(From the Springfield Fire Department)

Around 2 a.m. the Springfield Fire Department was notified of a house fire in the 2500 block of North East Avenue. 

Firefighters arrived finding a house on fire, locating a single person inside during firefighting operations. 

Life saving measures were performed on the victim once removed from the fire but ultimately, they succumbed to their injuries. 

The cause of the fire remains undetermined and is under investigation by the Fire Department. The Greene County Medical Examiner is working with the investigating Fire Marshal and the Springfield Police Department to identify the victim and provide appropriate notification.