Police say the victim was allegedly trapped inside the two bedroom home when the fire started at around three this morning.

A woman believed to be in her 80s has died following a house fire in Varadoli, Ba.

Police say the victim was allegedly trapped inside the two-bedroom home when the fire started at around three this morning.

National Fire Authority and Police officers are still at the scene.

An eyewitness told FBC News there were two occupants in the house at the time of the incident.

The neighbours were able to rescue the second occupant, however, the fire spread quickly and they were unable to save the elderly woman.

The second occupant received injuries and is admitted to the Ba hospital.