A person in Barren Lands First Nation died in a house fire on New Years Day.

Several people who were inside the home at the time of the fire escaped safely, except for one adult.

The home was completely destroyed and the Office of the Fire Commissioner was notified.

On Tuesday, RCMP located the victim inside the home.

The MKO Crisis Response Team will be attending the community to assist and support all those involved.

The investigation into the fire and its cause continue.