Person dies in Englewood fire

Firefighters were called to a fire at a home Saturday about noon near 57th Street and Princeton Avenue. A 78-year-old man was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he died. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Crews responded to a blaze about noon Saturday at a home near 57th Street and Princeton Avenue in Englewood, according to Chicago police. A 78-year-old man was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he died.

A 78-year-old man died in a fire Saturday in Englewood on the South Side.

Crews responded to the blaze about noon at a home near 57th Street and Princeton Avenue, according to Chicago police.

The man was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

Chicago fire officials did not immediately respond to a request for details.

No other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is unknown.

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Person dies in Englewood fire

Firefighters were called to a fire at a home Saturday about noon near 57th Street and Princeton Avenue. A 78-year-old man was taken to University of Chicago Medical Center, where he died. The cause of the fire is under investigation.