The victim of a fatal house fire in East Liverpool Monday morning has been identified. 

The Columbiana County coroner confirmed that 83-year-old James E. Stanley died in the fire on Riley Avenue. 

East Liverpool Fire Department and Liverpool Township Fire Department responded to the fire shortly before 5 a.m. 

East Liverpool Fire Chief, William Jones tells 21 News it was reported that Stanley was sleeping inside the home. Crews attempted to rescue him, but the fire pushed crews back preventing them from entering.

Chief Jones says two houses were involved in the fire with the fire spreading to a neighboring home slightly damaging it before crews were able to put it out.

State Fire Marshals are currently investigating the fire. 

21 News will continue to provide updates on this developing story.