Officials are investigating a fatal fire in Wallaceburg.

Just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday, emergency crews were called to a fire on Langstaff Line.

Upon arrival, the home was fully engulfed.

Fire crews extinguished the blaze but the building was destroyed.

Firefighters located a lone deceased man inside the residence.

Damage is estimated at approximately $100,000.

The Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, Chatham-Kent Police and Chatham-Kent Fire and Emergency Services will be conducting a joint investigation.

The identity of the victim is not being released at this time.