PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Porterville firefighters brought a person back to life after being rescued from a house fire early Saturday morning.

Just after 2:30 a.m., Porterville Fire responded to a house fire in the area of 2nd Street and Danner Avenue where they found the home engulfed in smoke and active fire conditions.

Crews on scene were told of a possible person still inside and quickly initiated a search. Firefighters gained access through a bedroom window, where they found the victim and rescued her from inside.

At the time of rescue, firefighters said the victim did not have a pulse, nor was she breathing. Crews immediately performed life-saving measures and, due to their quick efforts, her pulse was restored, and she was transported to a local hospital, where she is listed in stable condition.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.