Three people are dead and two others injured in the aftermath of a house fire early Monday along Wildemere Street in Detroit's west side. 

The location is just south of West Seven Mile Road, and Seven Mile Road is closed at Wildemere because of the emergency response. Helicopter views show several Detroit Fire Department vehicles were on scene. 

A Detroit Fire Department spokesperson initially said "multiple people" have been transported to area hospitals, and later confirmed that there were fatalities. Two people were found dead in the house. Another person who was pulled out of the home died on the way to the hospital. 

One person got out on their own, and was taken to a hospital, fire officials said. And then one person was rescued from the home and reported to be in critical condition.

Fire officials said two dogs also survived the blaze.

CBS News Detroit has a crew on scene. Additional details will be provided on air and on line as they are available.