Woman dies after early-morning house fire in Terrebonne

A woman died early Friday after firefighters were unable to reach her during a house fire on des Joyaux Street in Terrebonne. (Noovo Info)

A woman died in a house fire on des Joyaux Street in Terrebonne early Friday morning.

The Terrebonne fire department says it received a 911 call around 5:55 a.m. reporting an active fire at a residence.

About 35 firefighters were dispatched to the scene.

Two people who escaped the blaze told firefighters a woman was still inside.

Crews attempted a rescue but were unable to reach her because of the intensity of the flames.

The fire was under control by 7 a.m.

The cause is under investigation, but firefighters say it appears to be accidental.