PORTAGE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A fire at a house in Houghton County likely killed two people, authorities said.

They were trapped inside the home when fire struck Friday night in Portage Township in Houghton County.

“One person is confirmed deceased, and another is believed to be deceased but has yet to be located,” state police said.

The cause of the fire was being investigated.

Other responding agencies include the Houghton County Sheriff’s Office, Otter Lake Fire Department,Mercy EMS, Stanton Twp. Fire Department, Hurontown Fire Department, and Chassell Fire Department.