Tragedy in Hamilton where a child has died after a house fire this morning.
Firefighters were called just after 10 o'clock to a blaze at 240 Golden Orchard Drive.
The basement fire was fully engulfed at the time.
Officials were advised that one person was still inside the burning home, and they started a search.
Firefighters discovered a child inside.
The child was taken to hospital, but later died.
An adult was also inside the home, but was able to escape unharmed.
The name and age of the toddler has not been released.