1 Dies, Another Escapes In Western Wisconsin House Fire

DUNN COUNTY, Wis. (WCCO) -- Despite a rescue attempt, one person has died in a western Wisconsin house fire.

According to the Dunn County Sheriff's Office, the fire was reported just before 2 a.m. Wednesday at a residence on 370th Street in the Township of Dunn.

When emergency responders arrived, the single-story house was a "fully involved structure fire" and it was quickly learned that there was a person trapped inside, officials said. Another person was able to get out of the residence before the fire department's arrival.

Menomonie Fire Department crews were able to locate the victim inside, take them out of the house, and perform life-saving measures. However, the victim died at the scene.

The victim was identified as 20-year-old Gustavo A Xicalhua Tlaxcola.

The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation.