OXFORD - One person died in a multi-alarm fire that gutted a house at 16 Sacarrappa Road Thursday night.

Authorities early Friday confirmed that a body had been found in the burned-out house, according to the state fire marshal’s office.

Firefighters from several area towns joined Oxford firefighters to battle the blaze. Flames shot high into the air as a tanker shuttle operation was set up because there are no hydrants in the area.

Interim Fire Chief Paul Ford confirmed that a resident came home to find her house on fire, and reported that she believed another occupant, a woman, was inside.

He said a quick primary search did not locate the occupant, but firefighters had to quickly evacuate the building as the house became structurally unsound and flames starting shooting through the roof.

The fire was initially reported around 8 p.m., and firefighters and investigators remained at the scene late into the night. Investigators from the state fire marshal’s office also arrived. Chief Ford said there was no indication Thursday night what may have started the fire.

Around 9:15 most of the heavy fire appeared under control. Sacarrappa Road has been divided in two by bridge construction; fire personnel used Lovett Road to gain access to the house.

Chief Ford said the house appeared to be packed with various items, and he estimated there was three feet of debris in the house. Firefighters were still making their way through the home attacking hotspots after the bulk of the fire was knocked down.

Chief Ford said that once the fire is fully under control and the building can be made stabilized enough, the search for the occupant would resume.

Chief Ford said one firefighter was taken to a local hospital; he said the firefighter’s injuries did not appear to be severe.

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