HANOVER PARK (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - An 83-year old woman was killed in a fire in the northwestern suburbs Sunday afternoon.
The fire was in Hanover Park in the 7300 block of Thornwood Street, and officials believe it was accidental. Nonetheless, it claimed the life of 83-year old Jovenica Valencia. Fire officials said two children, who had been in the home when the fire started, managed to escape without being hurt.
Chief Eric Fors said that when his crews arrived fire was in a back bedroom and flames were also coming out of the roof. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries.
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