Death investigation underway after man dies of severe burns in fire on Chicago's West Side

Death investigation underway after man dies of severe burns in fire on Chicago's West Side 01:06

A death investigation is underway after firefighters made a disturbing discovery while putting out a fire in Little Village on Monday night.

The Chicago Fire Department responded to a fire in the front of a building, in the 2600 block of South Pulaski Road around 11 p.m.

When fire crews put out the flames, they found a 40-year-old man badly burned and unresponsive.The man was taken to a local hospital, where he died.

Information on the cause of the fire was not immediately available.

Area Four detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the man's death.

This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.