2 found dead in Highland Park house fire, authorities say

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) — Two people were found dead in a house fire in Highland Park Wednesday morning, authorities said.

Authorities responded at about 3:55 a.m. to the 1700-block of Park Ave. West after a report of flames coming from the roof of a home.

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Firefighters located the two deceased people, but no other victims were found.

The fire was extinguished and an investigation into the fire is ongoing.

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Authorities closed Park Ave West is closed between Ridge and Sunnyside as they investigate the fire.