A man has died in a house fire today at the NSW township of Captains Flat, around 45km south-east of Queanbeyan.

Just before 12.30pm today, Monday 12 December, NSW emergency services were called to a home at the corner of Willow Road and Wattle Avenue, Captains Flat, where they found a home well alight.

A male resident was pulled from the house by Rural Fire Service members; however, he died at the scene.

The body is yet to be formally identified, but is believed to be that of the occupant, a man aged in his 60s.

Officers from Monaro Police District established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to call Queanbeyan Police.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.