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Person Found Dead in Des Plaines RV Fire Early Sunday

Authorities have opened a joint investigation into the cause.

Overview

  • Des Plaines police and fire crews responded around 6:45 a.m. to the 2600 block of Scott Street.
  • Firefighters extinguished the blaze and found one person deceased inside the recreational vehicle.
  • Officials have not released the victim’s identity pending notification of next of kin.
  • The Des Plaines Fire Department, Des Plaines Police Department, and Illinois State Fire Marshal are handling the investigation.
  • The cause of the fire has not been determined as investigators continue their work.