Pregnant Woman, 6-Year-Old Die in Apartment Fire

Authorities say a 6-year-old child and a pregnant woman died in an extra-alarm apartment building fire in the Irving Park neighborhood on Chicago's North Side.

Several other people were injured in the blaze at 3912 W. Argyle St., including two who were reported in critical condition at Swedish Covenant Hospital early Saturday.

The Chicago Fire Department says the fire was reported about 1 a.m. and the four-story building was fully engulfed in flame when firefighters arrived.

The identities of the victims were not immediately released.

Authorities say eight people were also displaced by the fire.

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