Crews were called to the 1500 block of North Robinson Street around 11:30 p.m. for a house fire with reports of people trapped.
Firefighters arrived on scene to heavy smoke conditions showing from a rowhome and quickly went to work.
Officials say a 59-year-old man was trapped inside the house.
Firefighters were not able to get the man out of the burning house in time.
No word what sparked the blaze.