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Des Plaines Woman, 70, Found Dead In Early Morning Fire: Report

The fire occurred at an apartment in the 700 block of Fifth Court.

Patch has reached out to the Des Plaines Police Department and Des Plaines Fire Department for more information regarding the incident. (Patch Graphics)

DES PLAINES, IL — A 70-year-old woman was found dead following an early Friday morning fire in Des Plaines, according to reports.

The fire occurred in the 700 block of Fifth Court, with the woman identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office as a resident of the home.

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Journal & Topics is reporting the woman died following the blaze, which occurred during the overnight hours.

Few additional details were immediately available Friday morning.

Patch has reached out to the Des Plaines Police Department and Des Plaines Fire Department for more information regarding the incident.

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