A house fire claimed the life of a person in Pearl last night.
According to the Pearl Fire Department, around 9:00 p.m. Pearl fire units were dispatched to a house fire.
While on the way, they were told that there were still two people inside the home.
Engine 2 arrived on scene with Engines 1 and 3 arriving a few minutes later as rescue and fire-fighting operations began.
Pearl police officers were able to rescue one person inside of the home as engine crews were pulling up. That person had minor injuries from smoke inhalation and was taken to the hospital.
Despite rescue efforts for the second individual, they were found in the back of the home and died from their injuries.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The Pearl Fire Chief said that their deepest sympathies go out to the family of those involved and they ask that the community keeps them lifted up in prayer.
