Resident, Dog Killed In House Fire In Lombard

LOMBARD, IL — A Lombard resident and their pet dog were found dead after a fire tore through a house Tuesday in what Deputy Fire Chief Ray Kickert called "a devastating tragedy."

Fire crews were called to the 100 block of West North Avenue just after 6:15 a.m. after neighbors noticed smoke coming from the residence. When firefighters got to the scene, they found a "small fire" in the kitchen, a news release said.

A search of the home led first responders to find a person and a dog dead in the basement.

“This is a devastating tragedy, and our hearts go out to the friends and family of the victim,” Kickert said in a statement.

The fire caused roughly $100,000 in damage and its cause is currently under investigation. As of Tuesday afternoon the identity of the resident who died had not been made available.