Woman, 5-Year-Old Boy Killed In Minooka House Fire

CHICAGO (CBS)-- A woman and a child died in a house fire in Minooka.

Fire crews from Minooka and Channahon responded to the scene at Bell Road near Cobblestone Lane.

The Channahon Fire Chief confirmed the victims were a 57-year-old Susan Weber and a 5-year-old boy.

Two people were able to escape the fire before crews arrived. Firefighter battled through the flames to get the victims out.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

This is a developing story. 

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