Disabled man dies in fire near Round Lake

The life of a man in his 60s was claimed in a house fire near Round Lake Friday, officials said.

Firefighters responded to a call about a house fire on the 24000 block of West Clifton Avenue just after 1 p.m. Neighbors reported flames shooting out of two of the home's windows on the first floor. According to a Greater Round Lake Fire Department news release, firefighters found the man, who was disabled, dead in his first-floor bedroom. The home's three other residents were away doing grocery shopping at the time of the fire. Lake County Coroner Richard Keller said he was badly burned. "It's taking a little longer to positively identify him," Keller said. An autopsy will be conducted at 8 a.m. Saturday.

Along with Round Lake, Fox Lake, Lake Villa and Grayslake fire departments responded to the scene. The fire was brought under control in about a half-hour.

Officials are still investigating the cause of the fire and determining damage estimates.