The Springfield Fire Department says one person has died in a house fire over the weekend.
Crews encountered heavy fire conditions when they arrived at the home in the 500 block of south Belcrest early Sunday morning.
During search and rescue operations, firefighters found Norris Atkinson, 88, inside the home.
Atkinson was rushed to a local hospital, where he died.
Two other adults were inside the home, but managed to escape through a bedroom window with help from neighbors. They were not injured.
The fire has been ruled an accident.