Crime & Safety

5-Year-Old Girl Dies, Man Hospitalized After Apartment Fire On Chicago's South Side

Police say a 5-year-old girl was found unresponsive inside the building and was pronounced dead on the scene.

(CBS Chicago)

December 26, 2023

CHICAGO (CBS) – Chicago fire and police responded to a deadly apartment fire in the Englewood neighborhood Tuesday morning.

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It happened at a multi-unit apartment in the 500 block of West Marquette Road around 7:15 a.m.

Police say a 5-year-old girl was found unresponsive inside the building and was pronounced dead on the scene. A man was also hospitalized after attempting a possible rescue in the unit, CFD said.

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