The Prairieville Fire Department responded to a house fire just after 8am Saturday morning in the 14000 block of Burchette Road near Gilkey Road in Prairieville Township.  When they arrived at the scene firefighters entered the burning home and found an 80 year old man trapped inside. Lifesaving efforts were attempted but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Two other persons, a young woman and a child, were able to escape the blaze. 

No other injuries were reported. There was extensive damage to the house. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The name of the victim has not been released.

Prairieville Fire Department was assisted by Richland, Delton, Hickory Corners, and Orangeville Fire Departments.