2 dead in house fire in Highland Park

Two people were found dead early Wednesday when a fire broke out at a home in the northern suburb of Highland Park, officials said.

Firefighters from Highland Park and neighboring departments found two people dead after the fire, which was reported around 4 a.m. in the 1700 block of Park Avenue.

The Highland Park Fire Department is investigating the fire along with the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force.

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