<p>The death toll rose from four to seven on Sunday as investigators searched through the charred remains of the three-story building in Cicero for victims and residents waited anxiously to hear word of their loved ones and neighbours.<br /><br />"To happen on a day when families are usually coming together for love and life -- Valentine's Day -- it makes it even more tragic," said town spokesman Ray Hanania. "It impacted everybody, including the firemen."<br /><br />He said initial reports indicated the victims may have been related.<br />It was unclear how many people had lived in the building, making it difficult to account for residents.<br /><br />Hanania estimated the number of residents was anywhere from 23 to 40 people. The building had two and three bedroom apartments.<br /><br />The fire appeared to have started in the building's attic, Hanania said, adding that the victims may have lived in the attic and on the second floor.<br /><br />Authorities did not immediately release the victims' identities, but said a 20-year-old male, a 19-year-old female, an 18-year-old female and a set of 16-year-old twins -- a brother and sister -- were among the victims.</p>
<p>The death toll rose from four to seven on Sunday as investigators searched through the charred remains of the three-story building in Cicero for victims and residents waited anxiously to hear word of their loved ones and neighbours.<br /><br />"To happen on a day when families are usually coming together for love and life -- Valentine's Day -- it makes it even more tragic," said town spokesman Ray Hanania. "It impacted everybody, including the firemen."<br /><br />He said initial reports indicated the victims may have been related.<br />It was unclear how many people had lived in the building, making it difficult to account for residents.<br /><br />Hanania estimated the number of residents was anywhere from 23 to 40 people. The building had two and three bedroom apartments.<br /><br />The fire appeared to have started in the building's attic, Hanania said, adding that the victims may have lived in the attic and on the second floor.<br /><br />Authorities did not immediately release the victims' identities, but said a 20-year-old male, a 19-year-old female, an 18-year-old female and a set of 16-year-old twins -- a brother and sister -- were among the victims.</p>