CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — One person is dead following a house fire Tuesday night in Homosassa.

According to Citrus County Fire Rescue, crews responded Tuesday just after 11 p.m. to a structure fire in the Sugarmill Woods community. Authorities said the 2,400-square foot home was 80 percent involved in flames when crews arrived.

The roof of the structure collapsed shortly after crews arrived, prompting firefighters to take defensive positioning. Still, crews were able to prevent the spread of the fire to neighboring homes.

Once the fire was out, a search of the home led to the discovery of a body.

The state Fire Marshal’s Office, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office and Medical Examiner are conducting an investigation into the fire. Due to the extensive damage and the ongoing investigation, the origin and cause of the fire remain undetermined. 

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.