Neighbors mourn family killed in Streamwood house fire: 'It's heartbreaking'

Neighbors mourn pair killed in Streamwood house fire

Two people died after a fire broke out Tuesday morning in suburban Streamwood.

STREAMWOOD, Ill. - Three family members died in a house fire in Streamwood early Tuesday, officials said.

What we know:

The fire broke out around 1:15 a.m. in the basement of a two-story residence in the 1200 block of Green Meadow Boulevard, according to the Streamwood fire chief. 

Crews used ladders to reach people trapped on the second floor and brought the blaze under control with help from neighboring fire departments. Three victims were found inside and rescued from the home. Firefighters rendered aid to all three, but two of them died from their injuries.

The third victim was initially listed in critical condition but later died at Lutheran General Hospital.

The deceased victims were identified as 63-year-old Jacolyn Wians, 74-year-old Dale Wians and 29-year-old Brandon Wians. 

What they're saying:

Neighbors described the occupants as a married couple and their son who was in a wheelchair. They said the Wians seemed like devoted parents.

"I was like, ‘No, it can’t be. It can't be.' It's heartbreaking because we saw them literally a few days ago," Abel Escobar said.

Streamwood officials estimated the damage to the home was around $150,000.

What's next:

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Streamwood fire officials said they don't believe the blaze was suspicious in nature.