UPDATE 11.06AM: A person is dead following a house fire in Hamilton.

Earlier this morning, police issued a statement saying three occupants of the house escaped the fire, but one remained unaccounted for.

"Police can now advise that one person has been located deceased following a house fire," says a police spokesperson in an udpated statement.

"Emergency services were called to the address at 3.05am.

"A scene guard is in place and Police will be working at the address today alongside FENZ investigators."

EARLIER:

One person remains unaccounted for following a house fire on Fox Street in Hamilton.

Emergency services were called to the address at 3.05am.

"The house was fully engulfed and neighbouring properties were evacuated by Police," says a police spokesperson.

"Three occupants of the house were able to escape the house, however one occupant is not accounted for.

"Police and FENZ remain at the house and updates will be provided when more information is available."