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1 dead after two-story home catches fire in Sacramento

One person died after a two-story home caught fire in Sacramento on Wednesday afternoon, firefighters said. 

The Sacramento Fire Department responded to Acacia Avenue near Belden Street around 1:30 p.m. for a house fire. 

Crews said they found heavy fire and smoke coming from the two-story home.

After they were able to extinguish the fire, firefighters said a person was found dead. Their identification has not been released at this time. 

It's unknown how the fire started. 

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