The Limestone County Coroner’s Office said one person is dead following a house fire in Athens.

The fire happened at a home in the 26000 block of Thomas Edward Drive around 5:30 p.m.

Officials have not yet released the victim’s name. According to the coroner’s office, the body was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences lab to verify the victim’s identity.

The Alabama Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the blaze.