HILLSDALE - One person died after a house fire Saturday evening, according to the Louisiana State Fire Marshal.

Officials say St. Helena Fire Districts 4 and 5 responded to a residential fire on Pat Lane. The body of a female resident was found in a bedroom.

The identity and cause of death are pending with the coroner's office, but officials believe the victim was an 86-year-old homeowner.

Image credit to Louisiana State Fire Marshal.