Police investigating fatal fire in Niagara Falls

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Niagara Falls fire and police detectives are investigating a fatal fire that occurred Tuesday morning on Orleans Avenue, officials announced.

Emergency crews were dispatched to a structure fire just before 9 a.m. at 3054 Orleans Ave. According to officials, smoke was coming from the residence and the fire was contained within ten minutes of arrival.

Officials say a victim, whose identity is being withheld, was found in the back bedroom of the house.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.