ZEIGLER, Ill. (WJPF) — A house fire in Zeigler has claimed the lives of an adult and two children.

Firefighters responded to the blaze in the 600 block of Vaux Street around noon Monday.

Callers to 9-1-1 reported the home was fully engulfed in flames with people still trapped inside. Firefighters tried to enter the home to rescue those inside, but were pushed back by the flames.

Another woman was found outside of the home. She was airlifted to a regional burn center. One firefighter was taken to a local hospital for evaluation. They were later released.

The identities of the victims have not been released. An investigation is underway.