One person died in a house fire in Washington early Sunday morning and she has been identified. According to the Washington County Communications Office, 22-year-old Deshia A. Matthew was pronounced dead at the scene.

Emergency crews responded to a house fire in downtown Washington at approximately 12:32 a.m. Sunday. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities state no foul play is suspected.

Fire fighters from the Washington, Ainsworth and Kalona fire departments worked to extinguish the fire in a two-story white house at 116 West 3rd Street, next to the Goncho apartment building. A ladder truck was used to approach the fire from above. The siding on the neighboring house was damaged. The State Fire Marshall’s office has been asked to assist in the investigation.

Washington Police Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Office, Washington County Ambulance and Washington County Emergency Management also responded to the scene. Also, the American Red Cross was notified.