2 dead after fire engulfs houses in Cicero, spokesperon says

CICERO, Ill. (WLS) -- A deadly fire engulfed two houses in the west suburbs on Wednesday morning.

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Chopper 7 was over the scene as dozens of firefighters battled the blazed in Cicero near 29th Street and 51st Avenue.

A spokesperson for the city of Cicero said two people died as a result of the fire.

It is unknown which house the victims were from.

Officials have not released any information regarding the victims.

It is unknown what time the fire started. or what caused the fire.

Around 6 a.m. Chopper 7 captured as a second home caught fire.

Chopper 7 was over the scene on Wednesday as firefighters battled the flames.

Roads in the area were still closed at 8:30 a.m. as police investigated the scene.