The fire broke out around 4:30 a.m. inside an apartment located on the 200 block of Lafayette Street.
Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy fire showing on the first and second floors of the building.
Crews attempted to rescue the elderly man but they were blown back by heavy flames.
After the fire was placed under control, they conducted a search and found the elderly victim.
Authorities have not released the man's identity, but say he lived alone.
The fire does not appear to be suspicious.