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Homicide and arson detectives are investigating after a house fire led to the discovery of two people dead and another in life-threatening condition.

Emergency crews were initially called to the 0-100 block of Kincora Dr. N.W. around 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon for reports of a possible explosion, which police said was not believed to be accidental.

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Crews found two people dead in the home. A young female was found outside with life-threatening injuries.

The home’s garage door showed significant damage, with parts of it blown out. Windows on the second storey and at the rear were also shattered.

Fariha Rahad and Sameena Siddiqui came to the home Saturday evening, concerned about their 16-year-old friend.

“We’re pretty devastated, we’re in shock,” said Siddiqui. “We talked yesterday. We’re all super close.

“She’s awesome — we used to go to her house for Halloween parties every year. We grew up in junior high together. … We all had a tight-knit group that lived in Panorama Hills, Evanston — we’re just a five-minute drive away.”