Chief Shaun Hirst of the Orem Fire Department said around 10:30 a.m., crews responded to the area of 1925 S. Terrace Drive on reports of a house fire with possible victims inside.

Responders who arrived said the home had “significant fire involvement” on the first floor, according to Hirst.

Images provided by the Orem Fire Department show the home engulfed with heavy smoke and large flames.

Crews learned that someone was still inside the home on the second floor.

“Firefighters accessed the second floor bedroom where the victim was reported to be, by entering through the window using ground ladders,” Hirst said in a press release.

Fire crews located the man and were able to bring him down on the ladder with the help of an Orem police officer, according to Hirst.

Paramedics rendered life-saving treatment to the man who was reportedly suffering from smoke inhalation.

He was eventually transported to Utah Valley Hospital in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries, fire officials said.

Hirst said fire crews from Provo and Pleasant Grove assisted in the response. The fire was said to be under control within a half hour.

The home sustained significant damage due to incident, leaving it currently unfit to live in.

Fire officials were said to be investigating what caused the incident.