A woman died in a house fire on des Joyaux Street in Terrebonne early Friday morning. The Terrebonne fire department says it received a 911 call around 5:55 a.m. reporting an active fire at a residence. About 35 firefighters were dispatched to the scene. Two people who escaped the blaze told firefighters a woman was still inside. Crews attempted a rescue but were unable to reach her because of the intensity of the flames. The fire was under control by 7 a.m. The cause is under investigation, but firefighters say it appears to be accidental.
