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1 Dead, 1 Hurt As Fire Guts Home In Naperville

A 77-year-old man died and his wife was hospitalized after a house fire in Naperville on Tuesday afternoon.
The fire started around 3:15 p.m. And was reportedly caused by burning candles, although the cause is still under investigation.
Firefighters faced significant challenges accessing the second floor due to extensive fire damage and the collapse of an interior stairwell.
Damage from the fire is estimated to exceed $800,000, and the home has been deemed uninhabitable by city officials.

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abc 7 Chicago

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