One Dead in Crystal Lake House Fire, Investigation Ongoing

A person was found dead in a house fire that occurred Sunday afternoon in the 0-100 block of Della Street in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded to the scene around 3:20 p.m. and discovered light smoke coming from the residence. Firefighters entered the home, located a small fire, and extinguished it while also finding the deceased individual near the area of the fire. The identity of the victim has not been released, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation, with multiple agencies involved in the response and investigation. No further details have been disclosed as authorities continue their inquiries into the incident.