Lombard woman found dead in burning home

July 22, 2012 (LOMBARD, Ill.) Police in west suburban Lombard are investigating the death of a woman found inside a burning home.

Firefighters responded to a call of a house fire in the 1000 block of South Ahrens early Sunday morning.

When they arrived, a car in the driveway was also on fire.

Firefighters found a man and woman inside the burning home.

The medical examiner has identified the female victim as 24-year old Paula Morgan.

The unidentified man is hospitalized tonight.

Police told neighbors to evacuate their homes.

Police have released few details.

An autopsy on Morgan is set for tomorrow.

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