Woman dies after Pilsen building fire, Chicago police say

CHICAGO (WLS) — A woman died after a Southwest Side building fire on Monday afternoon, according to Chicago police.

Chopper 7 was over the scene in the Pilsen neighborhood’s 1500-block of West 17th Street.

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The fire started around 4 p.m. and appeared to have been put out by 4:30 p.m.

ABC7 saw one person taken to the hospital with what appeared to be serious injuries.

Later, Chicago police confirmed a 49-year-old woman was taken to the hospital where she later died.

What caused the fire was not immediately clear.

Authorities did not immediately provide further information about the fire.