ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — One person is dead after a house fire early Sunday morning in Zephyrhills, according to a news release.
The fire happened around 6:45 a.m. in the area of Eiland Boulevard and Champions Gate Boulevard.
Authorities say when firefighters arrived at the scene, a two-story home had smoke coming from the second floor and were told a person was still inside.
Firefighters attempted to rescue the person, but were unsuccessful, Pasco County officials wrote in a statement.
"Regrettably, it is with a heavy heart that we convey the news that the person has passed away," officials said.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.