CHINA SPRING, Texas (FOX 44) – UPDATE: One person has died in a fire at a house near the First Baptist Church in China Spring.

McLennan County Sheriff Parnell McNamara tells FOX 44 News that a 73-year old woman succumbed to her injuries.

The Waco Fire Department assisted the China Spring Volunteer Fire Department and Speegleville Volunteer Fire Department with the fire, which is believed to have started accidentally.

Waco FD said on Twitter Wednesday morning that units were responding to the 300 block of Illinois Avenue in China Spring.

This is a developing story. FOX 44 News will have more information as it becomes available.