2 dead after fire inside Vernon Hills apartment apartment
One victim was found dead and another was taken to Condell Medical Center where they later died. The identities of the victims are unknown.
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One victim was found dead and another was taken to Condell Medical Center where they later died. The identities of the victims are unknown.
The fire broke out Monday morning in the two-story building near 74th and Emerald.
Chicago police and fire responded to the 2 story building where the fire started on the first floor, according to fire officials.
One resident was found and removed from the unit where the fire started. They were treated on scene and transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Residents from the unit said the fire started after a candle got too close to a Christmas tree.
A police officer was hurt trying to break the fall of a woman who jumped from a third story window.