Crime & Safety

Woman Dead After Fire Fire Breaks Out In Winfield Condos

Officials say an 81-year-old woman died Friday after sustaining injuries in a condo fire

WINFIELD, IL — A woman, 81, died Friday after she was injured in a fire that broke out in a condo complex in Winfield.

Firefighters were called to the 0N100 block of Windemere Road just after 4 a.m. and were able to get five residents out of the condos safely. The woman, whose identity had not been released as of early Monday, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died.

Officials are asking anyone with information about the fire to contact Winfield Police Sergeant Ben Olson at 630 933-7160.

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