Rockford house fire claims one life; investigation underway

Rockford house fire claims one life; investigation underway

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — One person was killed in a house fire in Rockford on Monday morning. Firefighters were called to the home in the 3900 block of Preston Street at 6:18 a.m. and found heavy fire coming from the rear of the residence. Authorities said the home's occupants were alerted by a smoke detector, but one of the residents was unable to escape and died in the fire. Thirty firefighters, a chaplain, several investigators, the Rockford b…

Rockford Fire Department Battle Another House Fire

Rockford Fire Department Battle Another House Fire