The Plymouth Fire Department responded to a report of smoke at an apartment complex at approximately 2:24 a.m. Saturday, April 1 at the 3600 block of Lancaster Lane N.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a fully engulfed apartment unit. One occupant is deceased.

The entire apartment building remains evacuated while firefighters ensure the fire has been fully extinguished. Water was shut off to the apartment building. The American Red Cross has been called in to assist with displaced residents.

Assistance was received from mutual aid partners and the Plymouth Police Department. The Plymouth Fire Department will continue to investigate the cause of the fire.