1 found dead after Burbank house fire

BURBANK, Ill. (WLS) -- Police said one person was found dead after a house fire in south suburban Burbank.

Firefighters responded to the blaze in the 8600-block of South Major Avenue just before midnight on Tuesday, after a neighbor who saw smoke and flames coming from the home called 911.

After they struck out the fire, first responders found the remains of a white male victim in a front room of the house. Firefighters said there is no indication that anyone else was injured.

Investigators are looking into the cause of the fire.

The remains were taken to the medical examiner's office to determine the cause of death. The medical examiner said there were no signs of trauma or foul play, but the body was burned beyond recognition.

The identity of the victim is unknown pending DNA analysis. Toxicology results are pending.