Robert Worley, 82, was found dead inside his apartment at 1724 12th Ave.
The preliminary cause of Worley’s death is pending further studies, Coroner Bill Hintz said in a news release.
The fire at the two-story, eight-unit building appears to have been accidental, according to the Rockford Fire Department. Damage to the apartment building is estimated at $65,000.
One firefighter was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for an undisclosed injury and released.
Ken DeCoster: kdecoster@rrstar.com; @DeCosterKen
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