Firefighters knock down blaze at O’Hare apartment complex
Firefighters battled a multi-alarm fire at a multi-unit apartment complex in the O’Hare community on the Northwest Side on Friday afternoon.
The blaze broke out about 4 p.m. at 8629 W. Foster Ave., prompting a response from the Chicago Fire Department, officials said.
Crews took about an hour Friday afternoon to put down an apartment fire in the O’Hare neighborhood. One firefighter was transported to a hospital for treatment.
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Residents were evacuated from the building near Dirksen Elementary School as firefighters conducted defensive operations, officials said. An EMS Plan 1 was called.
2-11 alarm EMS Plan 1 – 8629.5 W Foster Av multi unit complex. Evacuated. Cfd on scene with defensive operations. Will update as necessary. pic.twitter.com/5oRwu9n9MW
The fire was struck out at 4:53 p.m., officials told the Sun-Times.
One member of the Fire Department was taken to Lutheran General Hospital with minor injuries, officials said.
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