Update 2:00p.m.
Lauren Kendry, the daughter of the homeowner, on Ponston Avenue, confirmed her mother, RosAnn Cantasano died in the fire.
Kendry said her mother was about to turn 71-years-old, and Cantanso's partner Frank who lived with her was injured in the fire.
Kendry described her mom as somone with a big heart who opened her home to people in need. She leaves behind seven grandkids.
Update 10:30 a.m.
Charlotte County Fire and EMS says firefighters have found the missing person's body, and the medical examiner will proceed with official identification.
The state fire marshal is still determining the cause.
Original Reporting
One person was injured and another person is still missing after a house fire broke out Monday evening on Poston Avenue in Port Charlotte according to Charlotte County Fire.
Charlotte County Fire says the scene is now a recovering operation as the fire is still burning and they look for a missing person. CCSO's K9 unit is also on their way to the scene.
Due to extensive material inside the home, firefighters had difficulty putting out the fire.
A couple in their sixties lives in the home on Ponston. The man was transported to the hospital, but the wife is still unaccounted for the county says.
Check out this viewer's video they sent to Fox 4 Monday night:
Charlotte County Fire arrived to the scene Monday night a little after seven, but the fire is still smoldering Tuesday morning.
The roof completely caved in. Furniture from inside the home littered the front lawn as firefighters continued to work on the fire.
The state fire marshal will arrive on scene to carry out the investigation.
