Excerpts from patch.com:
Lombard firefighters were called to the 100 block of West North Avenue just after 6:15 a.m. Tuesday after neighbors noticed smoke coming from the residence. Upon arrival, they found a small fire in the kitchen.
While searching the home, firefighters found a person and a dog dead in the basement.
The fire caused roughly $100,000 in damage and its cause is currently under investigation. As of Tuesday afternoon the identity of the resident who died had not been made available
