2 women dead after fire erupts in West Englewood residence

CHICAGO - Two women are dead after a fire erupted in a West Englewood residence Tuesday night.

The fire occurred at 72nd Street and Wolcott Avenue.

Two women, 41 and 32, suffered burns to the body and were pronounced dead at the scene, according to Chicago police.

Chicago Fire Department officials said the women are believed to be sisters.

They were located toward the rear of the structure in different bedroom areas.

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The cause of the fire is under investigation.

There were no working smoke detectors in the home, Chicago fire officials said.