Man Dies In West Ridge Fire

CHICAGO (STMW) -- A man hurt in a West Ridge fire Sunday succumbed to his injuries, fire officials said.

The man — described only as an adult — died Monday of injuries he sustained in a fire early Sunday in the 1900 block of West Devon Avenue, according to Fire Media Affairs.

The fire was reported about 3:26 a.m., according to Fire Media. The fire was extinguished at 6:12 a.m., according to Fire Media.

The Cook County medical examiner's office confirmed the death early Tuesday but could not provide further details.

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