Fatal fire in Crystal Lake: One person found dead, investigation ongoing

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. - One person has died in a fire that broke out at a Crystal Lake home Sunday afternoon, officials said. 

Fatal Fire in Crystal Lake

What we know:

The fire was reported at 3:22 p.m. at a single-family home on Della Street.

Firefighters arrived to find light smoke coming from the home. Upon entry, crews encountered smoky conditions and a small fire.

While extinguishing the flames, crews discovered a deceased person near the fire.

The fire was quickly brought under control, and the scene was secured.

What we don't know:

The identity of the victim has not been released, and the cause of the fire remains unknown.

What's next:

Multiple agencies assisted the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department in responding to the fire.

The fire is still under investigation.