CHICAGO — An investigation is underway on Saturday morning after a woman was found dead in a burning building on the city's South Side.

According to police, the fire erupted at a home in the 5300 block of South Calumet Avenue in Washington Park.

Chicago fire crews were able to get the blaze under control, but after it was extinguished, crews located an unresponsive woman. She was later pronounced dead on the scene.

Officers say no other injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

It is unclear if the victim was a resident of the home and authorities say autopsy results are pending.

Anyone with information is asked to contact CPD Area One detectives at 312-747-8380 or dial 911.

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