Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:
The Arlington Heights Fire Department was called to the 1900 block of North Spruce Terrace around 8:16 a.m. after reports of a house fire. Upon arrival, firefighters entered the home and discovered a 75-year-old man and his 72-year-old wife. Both were rushed to Northwest Community Hospital but later died shortly after being admitted.
The fire was fully contained by 8:44 a.m., with assistance from neighboring fire departments. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire started in the kitchen. The Illinois State Fire Marshal is currently conducting a full investigation to determine the exact cause of the blaze.
Excerpts from ChicagoTribune.com:
An elderly couple lost their lives in a devastating house fire on Thursday morning in Arlington Heights. This incident marks the third deadly fire in the northwest suburbs in recent weeks. Authorities have identified the victims as Lewis Smith, 75, and Joan Smith, 72, who lived on the 1900 block of Spruce Terrace.
The couple was found unresponsive in their home just after 8 a.m. and taken to Northwest Community Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
Firefighters arrived to find flames bursting from the roof and windows blown out. Inside, they found the husband unconscious near the top of the staircase and the wife unconscious in a second-floor bedroom. Despite efforts to resuscitate them, both were unresponsive and could not be revived at the scene.
A preliminary investigation suggests the fire likely began in the kitchen. It was also noted that the home had working smoke detectors, raising questions about why the fire wasn't detected earlier.
This tragic event has left the community in shock, especially as it adds to a growing concern over recent fires in the area. Local officials are urging residents to check their smoke detectors regularly and ensure fire safety measures are up to date. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected in the coming days.
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