One person is dead after a fire broke out at a San Bernardino home early Saturday morning, firefighters said.

The blaze was reported at around 4:15 a.m. in the 6800 block of Elmwood Road, according to a social media post from the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

Firefighters arrived and found heavy smoke in the area. They spoke with neighbors, who told them that an elderly man lived alone inside of the home and that he was believed to be inside.

"Crews immediately forced entry, advanced a hose line, and located the victim inside the structure," firefighters said.

He was removed from the home and taken to a nearby hospital in grave condition. Crews said that he died shortly after arriving at the hospital. The victim has not yet been identified.

"After the rescue, crews quickly

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