At 11:39 a.m. Friday, New Hampshire 911 received a report of smoke coming from a mobile home on Crystal Springs Way in Somersworth where firefighters found a deceased man, according to a joint news release from the police and fire officials.

Initial responding firefighters from the Somersworth Fire Department confirmed flames were showing from the home and additional assistance was requested.

As crews entered the home to suppress the fire, an adult male was found deceased. The fire was later knocked down and determined to be under control at 12:25 p.m., the release said.

The origin and cause of the fire are under investigation. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending an autopsy to confirm the cause and manner of death. The autopsy is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 22, the release said.