One woman is dead after a fire was discovered burning at a West Valley City home just after 1 a.m. Friday, according to authorities.

The West Valley City Fire Department confirmed Friday morning that crews responded to a home in the area of 3400 South and 3600 West that was filled with smoke.

According to a statement posted to the WVCFD's social media, firefighters located the fire and were able to get it extinguished within 7 - 8 minutes.

An 80-year-old woman was located in an upstairs bedroom, according to the fire department's statement. First responders administered medical treatment, but the woman died at the scene.

The resident also had several pet cats that also died.

The statement did not indicate whether the woman died after sustaining burns or if she and her cats had suffered from smoke inhalation.

West Valley officials stated an electrical issue is believed to be the cause.

The woman wasn't immediately identified. It's unknown if she lived alone or if there were other residents who weren't present at the time.