A 76 year old man was found deceased at the scene of a residential fire on Mansion Road in Chatham around 1:20am Friday.
Firefighters says when they arrived on scene the structure was completely engulfed in flame.
The identity of the man is pending next of kin notification.
An autopsy is scheduled for today.
The death is under investigation by the Sangamon County Coroner, the Chatham Fire Department and the State Fire Marshal.