1 person dead, 7 displaced after house catches fire in Deerfield Beach

One person died after a home in Deerfield Beach caught on fire early Sunday morning, officials said.

According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, units arrived at the home in the area of Northeast 50th Court at around 2 a.m.

Once at the scene, crews saw heavy smoke coming from the home and a search for anybody inside started.

Firefighters found one male inside a bedroom who was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been disclosed.

According to neighbors, the victim was a 45-year-old man named Morris. 

Another victim was also found who was suffering from a medical condition and was transported to a local hospital.

BSFR said around 40 firefighters arrived at the scene to help extinguish the fire.

Ring camera video shows firefighters at the scene battling large plumes of heavy smoke. 

NBC6 spoke with a man who lived at the home and was able to escape, along with another man who ran over to help.

"My roommate woke me up, I was sleeping," Bryan Sautter said. "I got up and noticed it was all smoke in the house."

A good Samaritan who saw the fire tried to put it out and tried to save someone inside.

"All I see is black smoke and I bust the door open," Andre McGray said. "All I see is fire and smoke.

McGray ran over to help when he realized people were inside.

"I called everybody’s name out inside the house, make sure they got out the house," he said.

A roommate who didn’t want to speak on camera shared pictures from inside the home of the damage that was left behind. 

Due to the fire, seven residents were displaced. The American Red Cross was requested to assist those residents.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.