Four people were found dead after a massive house fire in the far south suburbs early Wednesday morning, Crete officials said.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026 6:38PMFour people were found dead after a massive house fire in the far south suburbs early Wednesday morning, Crete officials said.When they arrived, they found a one-story home ablaze.
Fire crews worked to put the fire out while trying to search the home, but, due to the conditions, including a partial roof collapse, had to begin a defensive strategy, officials said.Once conditions allowed, fire crews entered the home and found four people dead. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office. The Will County Coroner's Office and Crete police are also investigating. Crete-Monee School District 201-U said in a social media post that two students from Monee Elementary and one Crete-Monee High School student were killed in the fire."This is a devastating time for our school community. Out of respect for the family's privacy and because circumstances are still being confirmed, we cannot share additional details at this time. We are all grieving together, and we will do everything we can to support our students, staff, and families in the days ahead," the district said.The home was destroyed, and there is a large emergency response.Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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