WILMINGTON ISLAND, Ga. (WSAV) – Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire on Wilmington Island.

According to the Chatham County Police Department (CCPD), one person died in the Wednesday night fire on Mayer Avenue.

Their identity has not been released at this time.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. CCPD expects more information to be released later Thursday.

This story is developing.