Authorities in Crow Wing County say that a fire at a trailer home has claimed the life of a Brainerd man.

The fire took place Thursday afternoon at a trailer court in west Brainerd, just east of the Westgate Mall in Brainerd. The homeowner was reportedly in the home at the time of the fire.  Fire crews with the Brainerd Fire Department were able to pull the man out of the home, however, lifesaving efforts were unsuccessful.

The Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the blaze.

The name of the victim has not been released pending notification of family.