A person was killed in a building fire that erupted Friday night in Van Nest, according to authorities.
Firefighters responded to the home at 1440 Saint Lawrence Ave. just after 9 p.m.
Twenty-five fire units and over 100 crew members fought the heavy flames as they spread to a second building.
Officials say the flames were controlled just after 10 p.m.
As of Saturday morning, one death has been confirmed. Their identity has yet to be released.
A firefighter was also hospitalized with minor injuries.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of the blaze.