2 killed in house fire in Chicago's South Austin neighborhood
A 65-year-old man died at the scene. The second victim, an 88-year-old woman, was taken to West Suburban Hospital, where she died.
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A 65-year-old man died at the scene. The second victim, an 88-year-old woman, was taken to West Suburban Hospital, where she died.
A woman who appeared to be about 50 years old was found on fire and unresponsive in the 5900 block of South Morgan Street.
The victim was identified as 61-year-old David Kuzavinis, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's office.
The Indiana state Fire Marshal’s office late Tuesday was still investigating the cause of the fire.
The Indiana state Fire Marshal's office late Tuesday was still investigating the cause of the fire.
A sixth victim, an 11-year-old who was the oldest child inside, was transported by air to a pediatric burn center in Indianapolis.
"Rocio was a talented journalist who deeply cared about her community and wanted to make the city a better place for everyone."
"It shouldn't happen. We have to get better as a department."
Chicago firefighter Andrew Price fell through the roof while fighting a blaze in Lincoln Park early Monday. CBS 2 Investigator Dave Savini obtained photos of the shaft through which Price fell, and the site where other firefighters tried to rescue him.
Chicago firefighters handed out smoke detectors Monday morning on the city's northwest side and spoke to residents about the importance of fire safety.
