The sheriff’s office said deputies received a 911 call at about 7:50 a.m. reporting a structure fire at 170 Bain Road in Puckett. The caller told authorities the home was on fire and that a female victim was still inside.
Fire crews from the Puckett, Cato and Walters fire departments responded along with Rankin County deputies, Rankin County Emergency Operations Center and Pafford Ambulance, authorities said.
First responders extinguished the fire and found an unresponsive woman inside a bedroom of the residence, according to the sheriff’s office. Despite lifesaving efforts, the woman died at the scene.
Rankin County Coroner David Ruth responded and took custody of the body. Authorities said the victim’s name will be released after family members are notified.
Rankin County Sheriff’s Office fire investigators and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the cause of the fire.
Authorities said their prayers are with the victim’s family and the first responders who responded to the scene.
