Crews were at the scene of a house fire in Middle River on Friday night.

At just after 9 p.m., emergency personnel responded to a home on Mariners Walk Way (21220).

At the scene, firefighters found heavy fire and smoke pouring from a three-story dwelling.

The fire was brought under control at just after 9:30 p.m.

Paramedics rescued one victim who had been trapped inside, however that individual was later pronounced dead.

The victim has not yet been identified.

The cause of the blaze is still under investigation at this hour.