One person is dead after a major house fire in Saskatoon's Mount Royal neighbourhood.

Paramedics and the fire department were called to 313 Witney Avenue around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday morning.

According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, a body was found in the kitchen.

Police have not yet confirmed the gender or identity of the body.

A neighbour told CTV Saskatoon that two women lived in the home.

Most of the damage caused by the fire was seen inside the home — specifically in the kitchen and dining room.

Damage is estimated at $150,000.

Investigators are still working to find the cause of the fire.