81-year-old woman dies, 5 other people rescued from Winfield condo building fire, authorities say

WINFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- An 81-year-old woman has died after an early morning fire in west suburban Winfield Friday.

Five other people also had to be rescued from the fire, authorities said.

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Major damage could be seen at a condo building on Windermere Road in the High Lake Condominium Subdivision after flames were put out

The 81-year-old victim died at the hospital, authorities said.

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The cause of the fire is still under investigation.