Man dead after fire erupts in South Side residence

CHICAGO - A man is dead after a fire erupted at a home in New City Wednesday afternoon.

The fire occurred in the 4600 block of South Paulina Street.

The Chicago Fire Department said one man was found in the building and pronounced dead at the scene.

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The fire started due to the improper use of an electrical cord. There were no smoke alarms heard when CFD responded.

The fire was deemed accidental.