North Maine FPD companies responded just after 9AM this morning (5/19/16) to 9955 Linda Lane in unincorporated Des Plaines for an explosion. What is being called a gas explosion caused significant damage to a three-story building. A TRT Box Alarm was requested to the 3rd level for technicians and an EMS Box Alarm was pulled as a precaution. One firefighter and one civilian were reported to be transported to area hospitals with minor injuries.

aftermath of building collapse

Tim Olk photo

fire department technical rescue crews at a building collapse

Tim Olk photo

fire department technical rescue crews at a building collapse

Tim Olk photo

fire department technical rescue crews at a building collapse

Tim Olk photo

fire department technical rescue crews at a building collapse

Tim Olk photo

fire department technical rescue crews at a building collapse

Tim Olk photo

fire department technical rescue crews at a building collapse

Tim Olk photo

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