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Woman Found Dead After Early-Morning House Fire in Chicago’s Washington Park

Police have launched a death investigation with autopsy results pending.

Overview

  • Fire crews responded just after 5 a.m. to a home in the 5300 block of South Calumet Avenue and extinguished the blaze.
  • An unresponsive woman was located after the fire was put out and was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The victim has not been identified, and it is unclear whether she lived at the residence.
  • No other injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact CPD Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or submit an anonymous tip at CPDtip.com.