One reported injured after fire in Post Falls

A structure fire with an occupant trapped inside took place overnight in Post Falls, according to a Kootenai County Sheriff's Office news release. 

Around 1:20 a.m. on Friday, an emergency call detailed a fire in the 1300 block of N. American Dr., in Post Falls.

Kootenai County Fire and Rescue and sheriff's deputies arrived on the scene and found a residence fully engulfed in flames. 

Several occupants were located outside the home and informed first responders that another occupant was unaccounted for.

Firefighters later located the missing female at the rear of the residence and transported her to Kootenai Health with life-threatening injuries. 

No other injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.