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LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — A person was found dead at the location of a house fire Thursday morning, according to West Metro Fire Rescue.

The fire was in the 2700 block of South Cole Court in Lakewood. West Metro Fire Rescue says the home was “fully involved when firefighters arrived,” according to their Twitter post.

West Metro Fire reported their crews could not enter the house and took defensive action to protect surrounding structures. West Metro Fire said ” the home is a total loss,” in a Twitter post.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. This story will be updated as more information is received.